Recompression Chamber Operations

Question 1

What are the seven most commonly used chambers in the Navy/Army?

Answer 1

1) Double-lock, 200 psig, 425 cu ft steel chamber
2) RCF 6500
3) RCF 5000
4) Double-lock, 100 psig , 202 cu ft steel chamber (ARS 50 class & modernized)
5) SNDL *most common
6) TRCS *2nd most common
7) FARCC

Question 2

What is a EEHS?

Answer 2

Emergency Evacuation Hyperbaric Stretcher

*administers O2 at 60fsw

Question 3

What are the six uses of a Recompression Chamber?

Answer 3

1) Treating AGE/DCS
2) Sur D
3) HBO2 Therapy
4) Pressure Test
5) Training

Question 4

What are the Chamber Support Levels?

Answer 4

Level 1:
5 min

Level 2:
1 hr

Level 3:
6 hrs

Question 5

What are the Modernized Chamber Component?

Answer 5

1) CO2 & O2 Monitors
2) CO2 Scrubber
3) BIBS
4) O2 Dump
5) ECS
6) Lights

Question 6

What are the clothing requirements?

Answer 6

1) Non Spark Producing
2) 100% Cotton
3) 65/35 Polyester Cotton Blend
4) No Shoes