What is HELIOX21 and when should you use it?

BOC Healthcare’s HELIOX21 is a medicinal gas mixture of 79% helium and 21% oxygen. Helium/oxygen gas mixtures have been used in the medical setting for over fifty years. Up until recently, usage was more often than not, limited to ear, nose and throat surgery, for conditions such as laryngeal stridor or spasm. Original research undertaken in the 1950’s was for use in lower airways. In recent years further interest has been shown in using HELIOX21 therapy in the treatment of asthma, COPD and the intensive care setting.