Safety oxygen tank

[Belmont]

On another thread members are describing their tank inventory. Does any of you keep one tank of reasonable size , say an Al 40 or 80, full of pure oxygen to use in case of emergency, not on a dive but on shore or in the boat? I was thinking of carrying one in my van on dive trips, less expensive than tose emergency kits and much more gaz available. Any opinion...

 

[Rick Murchison]

On another thread members are describing their tank inventory. Does any of you keep one tank of reasonable size , say an Al 40 or 80, full of pure oxygen to use in case of emergency, not on a dive but on shore or in the boat? I was thinking of carrying one in my van on dive trips, less expensive than tose emergency kits and much more gaz available. Any opinion...

It isn't the tank that's expensive, it's the delivery system.
A Scuba regulator is a fine delivery method for a conscious breathing patient, but if you need to administer oxygen to an unconscious victim, or especially during CPR, you need to be able to deliver it through a non-rebreather mask or a resuscitation mask.
OMS makes a regulator that'll work on a Scuba cylinder and with these masks, but it ain't cheap.
Rick

 

[DuckyDiver]

The o2 tank I keep with my med bag is a meical o2 tank like the small ones in an ambulance. A D size tank to be presice. I don't know the cu/ft. I use a constant flow requlator and bag valve mask (BVM) for patients who are not breathing and a non rebreather for oxygen tharapy. I think this particular set up is a bit cheeper than a SCUBA cylinder, but is easier to get o2 at the dive shop. Any where else might require a Dr. order.

 

[Belmont]

Yes, very true, but I was thinking of a diver who could have a ready and immediate supply of oxygen in case he develops symptoms of the bends upon coming out of the water.

This set-up would be available at no extra cost than that of a fill to those divers who own more than a dozen tanks.

 

[DaFireMedic]

Yes, very true, but I was thinking of a diver who could have a ready and immediate supply of oxygen in case he develops symptoms of the bends upon coming out of the water.

This set-up would be available at no extra cost than that of a fill to those divers who own more than a dozen tanks.

The extra 02 could certainly help in an emergency, especially if in remote locations. I just have a D cylinder in my kit right now, most people that I know that have kits use one or two jumbo D cylinders.

How would you pull off the "no extra cost" part?

 

[DaFireMedic]

Sorry, double post...

 

[DaFireMedic]

Ooops, triple post. I kept getting an error message, and returned to find my 3 copies of my post. Sorry.

 

[Gary D.]

Your local gas (welding) supply store can take care of the tank issues. Bring in an empty and exchange it for a full one. It will most likely take a medical supply store to get the reg and hoses. Also check with your local Fire/Med to see if they are updating any equipment. They may just give you an older unit.

Gary D.

 

[grassyknoll]

I wouldn't go with a scuba set-up. I carry an O2 tank-green and silver Catalina, about the size of a standard 40 cft, a BVM, nasal canula and resuscitation mask. I was able to get the tank and regulator for 40$ on Craigslist. I haven't had any issue with getting a fill, my RC O2 Administrator certification seems to work. DAN has a similair class from what I here.
Never had to use it, but since I am often diving with my teenage daughter and doing altitude dives it seems like its' worth the cost and effort to lug around.

 

[grassyknoll]

Double posted, oops