Citation

Myhre LG. SAFE J. 1999; 29(1): 39-43.

Affiliation

Air Force Research Lab, Brooks AFB, TX, USA

Copyright

(Copyright © 1999, SAFE Association)

DOI

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PMID

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Abstract

A methodology for the physiologic evaluation of an emergency air-breathing escape device to be used by personnel during emergency escape is presented. The device known as an air capsule (AC) was marketed as a universal-fit escape device and had been issued National Institute for Occupational Safety (NIOSH) approval number TC-13F-28 as a five-minute self-contained breathing apparatus. Persons involve would have to rapidly remove themselves from a hazardous environment that would include protection from breathing toxic gases.

Language: en