title: Principles of respiratory protection.
abstract: This review describes the various types of respiratory protective devices used in Israel during the Persian Gulf war, and summarizes the relevant physiological concepts of respiratory protection. Physiological principles of modern devices with powered air supply are discussed in detail. Our experience may be useful in the evaluation of new respirators and in finding solutions for problematic subpopulations.
authors.affiliation: Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps, Tel-Hashomer.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arad
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Epstein
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Krasner
authors.forename: Y L
authors.initials: YL
authors.lastname: Danon
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Atsmon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000403:Airway Resistance; D002618:Chemical Warfare; D002648:Child; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics; D012134:Respiratory Protective Devices / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards*