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RescuEAN Limited
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Surrey, SM7 3PP, United Kingdom.
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NATO NSN Code: 4220-99-930-3359
US 2012 FDA Classification No.: 10030598 - Pressure Regulator
Why a Pod?
The RescuEAN Pod was not developed to replace authorised adult emergency Oxygen administration equipment as in all cases of Evolved Gas Disease (DCI) and regardless of symptoms, all cases of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and all cases of Drowning or Trauma - adult emergency Oxygen administration should be provided in accordance with current best clinical practice guidelines as issued by the following organisations or those of similar standing in your home country:
- The Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) Faculty of Pre-hospital Care
- The British Thoracic Society
- Joint Royal College Ambulance Liaison Committee (JRCALC)
However, in some instances the above may not be possible, It is then that the RescuEAN Pod is beneficial as an emergency alternative for providing gas mixtures with an increased fraction of inspired Oxygen (FiO2) to injured divers who will benefit from increased Oxygen partial pressures during resuscitation, stabilisation and evacuation to an appropriate medical facility or while awaiting for such evacuation to occur. Due to the physiological effects of emergency Oxygen administration, the highest possible FiO2 should be achieved. Although the Pod can be used with any Nitrox gas mix, we advocate that you use the highest possible 'decompression' mix available, or 100% Oxygen from a closed circuit rebreather (CCR) before using standard Nitrox diving mixes.
- Try to use Nitrox mixes of at least 50% Oxygen or 100% Oxygen from rebreathers (CCR’s);
- Using standard Nitrox mixes thereafter.
In these circumstances the Pod is designed for use during club/branch diving activities or by professional diving instructors who have a 'Duty of Care' to provide emergency Oxygen equipment as part of these organised activities as stated in the HSE Diving at Work Regulations 1997 and associated Approved Codes of Practises (ACoPs). Branches/Clubs/Professional Divers and Instructors should use the Pod when:
- Additional casualties present with sign and symptoms of Evolved Gas Disease (DCI) and Oxygen Administration equipment is being used to treat a more seriously injured diver;
- The current supply of Oxygen has been exhausted and evacuation is still under-way;
- There has been an equipment failure in the Oxygen supply equipment.
It can also be used by individual divers who do not have immediate access to an emergency Oxygen supply and are awaiting the arrival of the Emergency Medical Services. Individual Divers should use the Pod when:
- There is a rapid onset of Evolved Gas Disease (DCI) signs and symptoms;
- Professional help has been called;
- Awaiting arrival of the Emergency Services and no other emergency Oxygen supply is available.
Some of the photo’s received from Pod owners
- One way to set up a Pod on a RIB.
- Photo taken during a ‘Gear Test’ for a dive magazine.
- Who needs a St. Bernard? - Bentley is now RescuEAN’s mascot. Newfoundland’s are renown for their swimming skills...
- Another diver’s twin Pod set-up
