in_cavediver
Contributor
Well, I put together my own O2 kit for a heck of lot less than $300
I got the Med-E bottle used with new reg for around $25-$30. I coupled a constant flow mask (have o2 deco bottles for demand masks) with long hose for an additional $12. Adding a hydro ($11) and fill from my local gas supplier (no questions asked I might add) for $8. This was in Indiana.
Now, if I didn't have a pair of 45's with O2, I'd have gotten a demand mask as well as constant flow which would have added a bit to the cost. I went constant flow understanding the reduced efficiency as a tradeoff to the possible lack to 'complete' patient care. (somebody has to drive etc).
Remember, the point of personal O2 is to get the diver on hyperoxic gas as soon as possible and realize EMS will take over. Its better to have ANY O2 kit rather than wait for the best. A basic kit can be had for $50-$75.
I got the Med-E bottle used with new reg for around $25-$30. I coupled a constant flow mask (have o2 deco bottles for demand masks) with long hose for an additional $12. Adding a hydro ($11) and fill from my local gas supplier (no questions asked I might add) for $8. This was in Indiana.
Now, if I didn't have a pair of 45's with O2, I'd have gotten a demand mask as well as constant flow which would have added a bit to the cost. I went constant flow understanding the reduced efficiency as a tradeoff to the possible lack to 'complete' patient care. (somebody has to drive etc).
Remember, the point of personal O2 is to get the diver on hyperoxic gas as soon as possible and realize EMS will take over. Its better to have ANY O2 kit rather than wait for the best. A basic kit can be had for $50-$75.