⚠️ MedDeck is an educational and reference tool for seafarers. It does not replace professional medical advice, TMAS, a company doctor, or emergency services. In an emergency, seek appropriate medical assistance and follow your vessel's procedures.
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What should I do first?🧰 EQ-003 · Equipment reference
Oxygen Masks / Delivery Equipment
Masks and tubing for oxygen delivery — where available on board.
Availability: variable by vessel · Training usually required
What is it?
- Delivery equipment connects a person to a medical oxygen source using masks, tubing, or similar devices
What is it generally used for?
- Delivering oxygen when prescribed or directed through vessel medical procedures
What a seafarer should know
- Use only compatible parts for your vessel's system
- Dispose of or clean single-use items per procedure
Onboard considerations
- Availability varies by vessel — follow your vessel and company medical stores procedures.
- Paediatric and adult sizes may both be carried on some vessels
- Keep spare connectors where the stores list requires
Important limitation / safety boundary
- Do not improvise delivery devices
- MedDeck does not provide clinical oxygen instructions
- Use according to equipment instructions, vessel procedures, and professional medical guidance where applicable.
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⚠️ MedDeck is an educational and reference tool for seafarers. It does not replace professional medical advice, TMAS, a company doctor, or emergency services. In an emergency, seek appropriate medical assistance and follow your vessel's procedures.
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⚠️ MedDeck is an educational and reference tool for seafarers. It does not replace professional medical advice, TMAS, a company doctor, or emergency services. In an emergency, seek appropriate medical assistance and follow your vessel's procedures.