ABSTRACT
Mine rescue apparatus as used in mines, also called respirators or respiratory protective equipment, includes all types of apparatus that enable a wearer to enter or remain for long or short periods in irrespirable and toxic atmospheres retaining his full physical and mental capacities. Oxygen self-rescuers provide protection against toxic and noxious gas in mine atmospheres and enable the wearer to escape from the danger zone to a place of safety. Depending on the oxygen source, there are two types of oxygen self-rescuers: chemical oxygen and compressed oxygen self-rescuers. In the self-rescuer respirators, the respiration is provided by converting toxic carbon monoxide to non-toxic carbon dioxide using an oxidation catalyst, of a material such as hopcalite. Resuscitation is the set of procedures applied for correcting physiological disorders such as shortage of heartbeat or breathing in an unwell person. If the victim is breathing, roll the victim onto his or her side. If the victim is not breathing, provide rescue respiration.
