Heavy green metal emergency disposable medical oxygen sphere (a) in original tan paper box (b); used, and empty sphere; sphere has paper label around middle with instructions, special permit number and hand stamped date of expirey; sphere constructed in two parts welded together with threaded nozzl…
Heavy green metal emergency disposable medical oxygen sphere (a) in original tan paper box (b); used, and empty sphere; sphere has paper label around middle with instructions, special permit number and hand stamped date of expirey; sphere constructed in two parts welded together with threaded nozzle at top.
Number Of Parts
2
Part Names
a - sphere - Diam. 10.3 cm x Height 13.5 cm
b - box - Width 1120 cm x Depth 11.2 cm x Height 11.2 cm
Printed on box: "NO. 100 // DISPOSABLE // OXYGEN SPHERE // FOR // 1-433 // Breath-O-Life // EMERGENCY // OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION // SET // 1. C. C. // SPECIAL PERMIT // NO. 2341 // Breath-O-Life // PURE MEDICAL OXYGEN // BREATH-O-LIFE OXYGEN, INC. // CLEVELAND 14, OHIO, U.S.A."; printed on sphere: "Breath-O-Life // PURE MEDICAL // OXYGEN // MAR 4 1961 // REPLACEMENT of SPHERE: New supply is needed when Oxygen flow // against face can barely be felt and Discharge Sound is reduced to a // whisper.// CAUTION: Never Oil or Grease unit. Remove all Face Cream, Lipstick // etc. before use. Keep away from Flame and do not smoke while using. // Do not incinerate empty sphere. // I. C. C. SPECIAL PERMIT // NO. 2341 (PATS. PENDING) // BREATH-O-LIFE OXYGEN, INC. // CLEVELAND 14, OHIO, U.S.A. // U. S. P. // In normal use, as directed, this REPLACABLE sphere contains a sufficient // Oxygen Supply for more than One Hour's need - 21 Gallons (75.5 Liters) // Compressed to not more than 1790 # P.S.I. @ 70' F // ASSEMBLY of UNIT. Remove sphere's protective cap. Replace with // Administration Assembly identified by Face Mask. Screw down tightly. // TO USE. Begin by exhaling all breath from lungs. With set // held in one hand, press Mask over Nose and Mouth. // Breathe in deeply. Remove mask from face and exhale // slowly. Repeat as needed. Place fingers of free hand // over Mask. Vents for straight oxygen flow."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-E5-14
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Paint abraded all over espeically lower portion, label with minor stains and wrinkles, threaded nozzle shows old rust
Copy Type
original
Reference Types
Internet
Reference Comments
Wikipedia
Research Facts
Oxygen therapy, also known as supplemental oxygen, is the use of oxygen as a medical treatment. This can include for low blood oxygen, carbon monoxide toxicity, cluster headaches, and to maintain enough oxygen while inhaled anesthetics are given. Long-term oxygen is often useful in people with chronically low oxygen such as from severe COPD or cystic fibrosis. Oxygen can be given in a number of ways including nasal cannula, face mask, and inside a hyperbaric chamber.
The use of oxygen in medicine became common around 1917. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the safest and most effective medicines needed in a health system.Home oxygen can be provided either by oxygen tanks or an oxygen concentrator. Oxygen is believed to be the most common treatment given in hospitals in the developed world.
Breath-O'- Life emergency oxygen administration kits were found in First Aid stations in various site such as industrial sites, schools and even in cars.