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An open circuit SCBA typically has three main components: a high-pressure gas storage cylinder, (e.g., 2,216 to 5,500 psi (15,280 to 37,920 kPa), about 150 to 374 atmospheres), a pressure regulator, and a respiratory interface, which may be a mouthpiece, half mask or full-face mask, assembled and mounted on a framed carrying harness. [76]
A resuscitator is a device using positive pressure to inflate the lungs of an unconscious person who is not breathing, in order to keep them oxygenated and alive. [citation needed] There are three basic types: a manual version (also known as a bag valve mask) consisting of a mask and a large hand-squeezed plastic bulb using ambient air, or with supplemental oxygen from a high-pressure tank.
An open circuit SCBA typically has three main components: a high-pressure gas storage cylinder, (e.g., 2,216 to 5,500 psi (15,280 to 37,920 kPa), about 150 to 374 atmospheres), a pressure regulator, and a respiratory interface, which may be a mouthpiece, half mask or full-face mask, assembled and mounted on a framed carrying harness. [2]
The half-mask extends below the chin, and the full-face mask covers the eyes as well as the nose and mouth, and can have a dead space so large that an inner orinasal mask is provided to reduce the dead space. A diving half-mask used in scuba and freediving covers the eyes and nose, and is not breathing apparatus.
Full-face elastomeric respirators generally seal better. [2] For substances hazardous to the eyes, a respirator equipped with a full facepiece, helmet, or hood is recommended. [35] Eyeglasses can clash with elastomeric masks. Conventionally, full-face masks are modified, with prescription lenses inserted into the mask.
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Filtering half mask, reusable elastomeric respirator with pink replaceable pancake filters and grey exhalation valve Full-face elastomeric respirators seal better. [1] Mechanical filters, a part of particulate respirators, are a class of filter for air-purifying respirators that mechanically stops particulates from reaching the wearer's nose ...
Oxygen masks may cover only the nose and mouth (oral-nasal mask) or the entire face (full-face mask). oxygen tent An oxygen tent is a delivery method for supplemental oxygen. It consists of a canopy placed over the whole body or part of the body including the nose and mouth, into which an oxygen enriched gas supply is introduced, at a rate ...