emergency oxygen

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emergency
noun[C or U]
uk
/ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si/us
/ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/
something dangerous or serious, such as an accident, that happens suddenly or unexpectedly and needs fast action in order to avoid ...
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oxygen
noun[U]
uk
/ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən/us
/ˈɑːk.sɪ.dʒən/
a chemical element that is a gas with no smell or colour. Oxygen forms a large part of the air on earth, and is needed by animals and plants ...
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(Definition ofemergencyandoxygenfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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No doubt many passengers feel groggy but do not have access to theemergencyoxygensupply to enable them to recover.
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For breathing, this may include artificial respiration, often assisted byemergencyoxygen.
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Emergencyoxygensupply masks in the passenger compartment of airliners do not need to be pressure-demand masks because most flights stay below 40000 ft.
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He did, however, manage to make use of hisemergencyoxygensupply.
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Loss of cabin pressure at high altitude caused a lack of oxygen throughout;emergencyoxygenmasks for passengers were deployed.
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Withoutemergencyoxygen, hypoxia may lead to loss of consciousness and a subsequent loss of control of the aircraft.
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Activating theemergencyoxygensupply, he discovers the tanks almost empty, and starts to suffocate from lack of air.
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Bodok seals are also used inemergencyoxygenkits used in scuba diving, but diving regulators used underwater generally use a conventional o-ring seal.
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Some of the consequences include small round windows, doors that open inwards and are larger than the door hole, and anemergencyoxygensystem.
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While the masks are being used, passengers are not allowed to leave their seat for any reason until it is safe to breathe without theemergencyoxygen.
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As the seat moves up its guide rails anemergencyoxygensupply is activated and personal equipment tubing and communication leads are automatically disconnected, leg restraints also operate.
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Theiremergencyoxygenflush valves have a tendency to release oxygen into the breathing system, which when added to the mixture set by the anesthesiologist, can lead to awareness.
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The explosion damaged components of the on-boardemergencyoxygensupply system, as it was primarily located in the forward cargo sidewall area, just aft of the cargo door.
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