Measurement of carbon dioxide levels during use of ELSA and the effect of venting on these levels.
J R Nav Med Serv
; 90(2): 70-3, 2004.
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ABSTRACT
DESIGN:
A prospective, objective assessment of ELSA use, in order to determine whether venting of the ELSA influences carbon dioxide (CO2) levels. PRIMARY ENDPOINT Inspired and expired CO2 levels.SETTING:
On board RFA ARGUS during Operation TELIC.METHODS:
10 volunteers had a baseline of inspired and expired CO2 levels taken. These levels were measured at one minute intervals during use of an ELSA in 3 conditions--sitting, jogging and jogging with venting.RESULTS:
There was no difference in expired CO2 levels between baseline and use of ELSA whilst sitting. Periodic venting of the ELSA made no difference to inspired and expired CO2 levels.CONCLUSIONS:
Venting of the ELSA during use makes no difference to CO2 levels whether inspired or expired. Therefore, venting is unnecessary and potentially wastes vital time during escape from a smoke-filled compartment and adds additional stress to the escapee.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dióxido de Carbono
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Cuidados para Prolongar a Vida
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Medicina Naval
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J R Nav Med Serv
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
Article