Article taken from
USA Northwest , Midwest & Northeast Dive News Web Magazine - Feb 2010, Pg 28


A LITTLE HELP FOR DCS VICTIMS

Administering pure oxygen is the best quick first aid for divers who may
have decompression sickness symptoms. Although most charter boat
operators keep O2 on board, independent divers might not. The next best
gas is enriched air nitrox.

RescuEAN is a device to administer nitrox to accident victims, even if
they’ve lost consciousness. Attach he outlet of a low-pressure hose to
the small POD-shaped unit and connect the output of the POD to a standard
face mask that fits over the victim’s nose and mouth. This allows the gas
mix to flow at a steady rate of either 15 or 25 liters per minute, pumping
air into the victim’s lungs without having to inhale.

The mask and gas-delivery setup is designed to not interfere with the
administration of CPR.

When one tank is used up, attach to POD to a new bottle of nitrox.

The compact POD is made of rugged plastic and adds less than one pound of weight to the dive bag.

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