First Aid: Use Of Portable Oxygen Bottle(POB)

Question 1

Oxygen System Drill: POB Operation

Scenario: “A Guest is experiencing a medical condition that requires the use of a POB. Retrieve the POB,
activate it and demonstrate how you would use it on the ill Guest.”

Answer 1

Action:

1. Don gloves and POB using carrying strap.
2. Request another F/A to notify the Flight Deck and contact MedLink
   Activate POB (take the mask out of the pocket and plastic packaging prior to turning the POB on):
   • Single Outlet POB: Turn the ON/OFF regulator knob counterclockwise until “4” is clearly displayed in the viewing window.
3. Check for flow by ensuring the green flow indicator on the reservoir bag inflates.
4. Verify oxygen is odorless and colorless.
5. Wipe the Guest’s nose and mouth with a non-alcohol wipe or tissue (verbally state and physically demonstrate).
6. Place mask over Guest’s nose and mouth and tighten straps as necessary.
7. Secure POB in front of the bar under Guest seat with two seatbelt extensions.
8. Ensure the gauge is visible from the aisle.

Instructor will ask:
• How often should you check on Guest condition and PSI of POB?

Flight Attendant response:
• Every 10 minutes

Instructor will ask:
• What PSI must we ensure the POB does not fall below?

Flight Attendant Response:
• Ensure POB does not fall below 500 PSI.

Instructor will ask:
• Guest is feeling better and no longer needs the POB, what will you do?

Flight Attendant will demonstrate the following:
• Remove the mask from the Guest
• Remove the bottle from below the seat and don it.
• Turn POB off
• Disconnect the used oxygen mask, place it in an airsick bag, and discard it in the galley trash cart prior to
returning the POB to its original stowage.
• Return POB (no mask attached) to original stowage location after use.

Instructor will state:
• You need to use the POB following a rapid decompression. Please connect a new mask to the POB.

Flight Attendant will demonstrate the following:
• Connect a new mask to the POB:
• Single Outlet – to the adjustable flow outlet.

Instructor will state:
• If the Guest is using a POB and needs the use of an AED, what do you do with the POB?

Flight Attendant answers:
• I would turn off the POB and move it 4-6 feet away.