A Review of Biomedical Aspects of CB Masks and their Relationship to Military Performance
Abstract
This review describes the most important factors affecting military work performance while wearing a CB mask: (1) the additional inspiratory and expiratory breathing resistance; (2) increased external dead space; (3) thermal stress of the mask and hood; (4) restriction of functional vision; (5) hindrance of speech transmission and reception; (6) weight, size and pressure on the face by the CB mask; (7) claustrophobic reactions and (8) sleep loss and lack of nutrient intake due to long-term wear. In assessing the biomedical aspects of these factors, rather than making comparisons between specific models of CB masks, the review addresses these factors as they apply to CB masks in general.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1986
- Accession Number
- ADA176307
Entities
People
- Stephen R. Muza
Organizations
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine