Lesson Outline Configuration of oxygen administration equipment most suitable for sport diver use Oxygen administration equipment comprises Gas cylinder Regulator Demand valve and mask ‘Pocket’ mask Reservoir mask Storage case
Reservoir mask aka Hudson/non-rebreathing For second DCI casualty Gives oxygen concentration Higher than pocket mask Not as high as demand mask Parts Oxygen tubing Reservoir Mask Exhaust valves Flow 10-15 l/min Fill bag before use
Summary Equipment suitable for recreational diver use: Gas cylinders Regulator Demand valves and masks Demand/resuscitation valves & masks ‘Pocket’ masks Reservoir masks Storage case Only use equipment produced by recognised specialists Keep clean and well maintained Keep equipment assembled ready for instant use