How comfortable is your oxygen mask? Developing a tool for determination of oxygen mask behavior in dynamic conditions (an update)

摘要

1. Phase 1–Extent of the problem1. 80% of the RNLAF F-16 pilots experience irritation or pain at the nasal bridge.2. Phase 2-Identification of problem causes1. Flight related2. Incorrect fitting of mask and/or helmet3. Design of the mask1. Phase 3-Proposed solutions1. A wider and straight attachment of the mask to the helmet2. Wider hard shell at nosebridge3. New methods of attaching mask to face4. Use ofinnovative maskmaterials.