Abstract

A REVIEW ON APPLICATIONS OF LIQUID NITROGEN IN MEDICINE

K. Sravani*, E. Jajili and Dr. I. Sudheer Babu

Abstract

Liquid nitrogen which has a boiling point of -196˚C is used for a variety of things such as coolant for computers, in medicine to remove unwanted skin, warts, pre cancerous cells and in cryogenics. It is inexpensive and is rarely refrigerated, it is stored in insulated containers called Dewars. Liquid nitrogen can be referred as LN2 or LN or LIN. It is an diatomic liquid because the diatomic character of nitrogen retains after liquefaction. In cryo therapy it is used to remove malignant skin lesions, warts, and to store cells for laboratory work. It is also used in the transportation of food products. It is used in the preparation of frozen desserts such as ice creams.

Keywords: Cryotherapy, Liquid Nitrogen, Cancer, Cryogenics, Warts.