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FAA Office of Aerospace Medicine
Civil Aerospace Medical Institute


Report No: DOT/FAA/AM-83/10

Title and Subtitle: An analysis of potential breathing devices intended for use by aircraft passengers

Report Date: May 1983

Authors: deSteiguer D, Saldivar JT

Abstract: This report presents the results of tests performed to examine concepts for the development of a passenger-type protective breathing device which would provide protection from toxic smoke/fumes produced during an in- flight fire and afford some protection during emergency evacuations. Data examined include expiratory P02, PN2, PC02; inspiratory PC02; respiratory rates; and respiratory volume for the devices tested.

Key Words: Passenger protective breathing devices, Emergency evacuations

No. of Pages: 37

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