| Title | A Study of Protection Provided by General Aviation Oxygen Masks With Open Ambient Ports in Toxic Environments |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 81829 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Paskoff, Lawrence N; Mandella, Joseph G.; Self, David A. |
| Corporate Creator | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation. Office of Aerospace Medicine |
| Publisher | United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation. Civil Aerospace Medical Institute |
| Publication Date | 20150801 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | Air transport of medical specimens aboard general aviation aircraft frequently utilizes dry ice for preservation. The sublimation of carbon dioxide (CO<sub>2</sub>) within the confined space of the aircraft cabin, without sufficient outside air turnover presents a potential hazard. Aircraft equipped with oxygen systems utilizing modified clinical masks that allow oxygen to be diluted with air drawn in through side ports may not offer adequate protection from CO<sub>2</sub> contamination. |
| Rosap ID | dot:57178 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/57178 |
| TRT Terms | Oxygen equipment; Poisons; Carbon dioxide; General aviation |
| General Subjects | Oxygen Mask |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| TRIS Online Accession No |
1785064 |
| Report Number | DOT/FAA/AM-15/15 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/81000/81800/81829/201515.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |