What is a significant risk associated with interruptions in Level 1 systems?

Interruptions in Level 1 systems pose a significant risk due to the critical nature of these systems in delivering necessary medical gases, which are vital for patient care, especially during surgical procedures and critical medical interventions. A failure or interruption in these systems can lead to an immediate lack of essential gases such as oxygen, which could cause severe complications for patients, including the risk of morbidity (complications from a disease or medical treatment) or mortality (death).

As Level 1 systems are designed to ensure the continuous delivery of medical gases, any disruption can have serious consequences, compromising medical care and endangering patient lives. Understanding this risk is crucial for those involved in medical gas management, as protocols and systems must be in place to mitigate such interruptions effectively.