The Effects of Wearing a Disposable Eye/Respiratory Protection (DERP) Mask in Environmental Extremes.

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate three prototype DERP masks under consideration for use by the U.S. Air Force. The evaluation included measurement of CO2 levels and breathing resistance inside these masks. Additionally, the thermal, physiological, and psychological effects of wearing the three masks during rest and exercise were measured during two 2-hr scenarios, once each under two different environmental conditions (heat and cold).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 02, 1996
Accession Number
ADA327982

Entities

People

  • Barry S. Cohen
  • Steven J. Feith
  • W. .k. Prusaczyk

Organizations

  • Naval Health Research Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Biomedical Research
  • Body Temperature
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Climate Change
  • Environment
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Physiology
  • Resistance
  • Respiration
  • Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
  • Warfare

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