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  2. Oxygen firebreak - Wikipedia

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    A fire in an oxygen tube approaching an oxygen firebreak. An oxygen firebreak, also known as a fire stop valve or fire safety valve, is a thermal fuse designed to extinguish a fire in the delivery tube being used by a patient on oxygen therapy and stop the flow of oxygen if the tube is accidentally ignited.

  3. Oxygen concentrator - Wikipedia

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    An oxygen concentrator is a device that concentrates the oxygen from a gas supply (typically ambient air) by selectively removing nitrogen to supply an oxygen-enriched product gas stream. They are used industrially, to provide supplemental oxygen at high altitudes, and as medical devices for oxygen therapy .

  4. Portable oxygen concentrator - Wikipedia

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    Portable oxygen concentrator used with bottle humidifier. POCs operate on the same principle as a home concentrator, pressure swing adsorption. [6] The basic set up of a POC is a miniaturized air compressor, a cylinder filled containing the sieve, a pressure equalizing reservoir and valves and tubes.

  5. Medical gas supply - Wikipedia

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    Medical oxygen storage tanks at the Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Oxygen may be used for patients requiring supplemental oxygen via mask. Usually accomplished by a large storage system of liquid oxygen at the hospital which is evaporated into a concentrated oxygen supply, pressures are usually around 345–380 kPa (50.0–55.1 psi), [1] [2] or in the UK and Europe, 4–5 bar ...

  6. Glossary of breathing apparatus terminology - Wikipedia

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    An oxygen concentrator is a device that concentrates the oxygen from a gas supply (typically ambient air) by selectively removing nitrogen to supply an oxygen-enriched product gas stream. They are used industrially, to provide supplemental oxygen at high altitudes, and as medical devices for oxygen therapy .

  7. Doctors Say This Is How You Can Loosen and Clear Mucus From ...

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    Broths are rich with amino acids, minerals, and inflammatory properties that may stimulate the immune system, helping to clear out your congestion. Eat certain foods

  8. Hypoxic air technology for fire prevention - Wikipedia

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    Some oxygen reduction systems are integrated with traditional fire detection systems (e.g., smoke detectors or heat sensors) for an additional layer of protection. Ventilation Control Systems : In some installations, ventilation systems (or air-conditioning systems) may be used to adjust the airflow and maintain a stable atmosphere within the ...

  9. Choking emergency? How to do the Heimlich maneuver - AOL

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    Sharply hit the baby on their back, firmly but not hard enough to injure them, up to five times, the health care system advised. Recommended Heimlich maneuvers vary between adults and children.