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(Message started by: kari on Jul 23^rd, 2002, 2:48pm)

Title: the benefit of a non-rebreather mask
Post by kari on Jul 23^rd, 2002, 2:48pm

I was issued a standard oxygen mask. Am I correct in reading posts I should have a different type, a non-rebreather? can someone explain? will it make a difference? does it help work faster? THanks

Title: Re: the benefit of a non-rebreather mask
Post by BobG on Jul 23^rd, 2002, 3:05pm

With a standard mask you won't get 100 per cent oxygen 100 per cent of the time.

Thanks to Ueli we have a picture of the non-rebreather mask.
Click on the teal color:

http://www.jlenterprise.com/nrbmx.html

http://www.salterlabs.com/products/oxygen_masks/high_conc.htm

And turn the tank valve to about 10 to 12 lpm (or maybe even higher)

Title: Re: the benefit of a non-rebreather mask
Post by kari on Jul 23^rd, 2002, 3:13pm

One more question:

are masks something we should clean, or dispose of or just keep using indefinetely?

Title: Re: the benefit of a non-rebreather mask
Post by BobG on Jul 23^rd, 2002, 4:33pm

I would say to keep it clean. In such an oxygen rich enviroment germs, mold, fungus snot, etc could grow to unbelievable size.

And cut the elastic band off the mask. That's in case you fall asleep while wearing it it will fall away from your face.

Title: Re: the benefit of a non-rebreather mask
Post by forgetfulnot on Jul 23^rd, 2002, 7:41pm

Hey Bob, what the heck is fungus snot? :o

Title: fungus snot
Post by Not4Hire on Jul 23^rd, 2002, 9:42pm

Lee...I could tell ya, but then the denizens of the Fungal Jungle would come to yer lair.....yeah, WE remember where it's at even if YOU don't......and *bugzap* ya within a parsec of your life.......

;D

...and it really is unbelievable the SIZE it can grow...

Title: Re: the benefit of a non-rebreather mask
Post by Svenn on Jul 24^th, 2002, 3:32am

Hi Kari

Just lissend to BOB G there.You can start with 10 lpm for 15-20 minutes.
I`ll chance my mask every 3 weeks.
http://www.salterlabs.com/products/oxygen_masks/high_conc.htm

This is the right mask
Take care

Your Friend in Norway

Svenn