Effectiveness and Hazards of Using Dry Ice to Cool a Casualty Bag

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Abstract:

A small, battery-powered fan heater charged with dry-ice was used in the air space of a casualty bag. The cooling power averaged less than 50 watts. In a hot environment, more than twice this cooling power is needed. When the carbon dioxide was allowed to leak into the airspace the concentration rose to a level that would be uncomfortable but not toxic.

Author(s):
Osczevski, Randall J. ; Tremblay-lutter, J. F.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENCE RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT OTTAWA (ONTARIO)
Descriptive Note:
Technical note
Pagination:
0014

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DREO-TN-92-27
Monitor Series:
DREO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*CASUALTIES, *AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT, ENVIRONMENTS, HAZARDS, HUMANS, AIR, CANADA, DIFFUSION, HEAT, DIOXIDES, BAGS, HEATERS, CARBON DIOXIDE, POWER, FANS, CARBON, COOLING, ICE, AIR SPACE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Weapons Effects (Biological), Air Conditioning, Heating, Lighting and Ventilating
Keyword(s):
HEAT STRESS, HUMAN FACTORS, BATTERY POWERED, FAN HEATER, DRY ICE, CASUALTY BAGS, FOREIGN REPORTS
Report Date:
1992 Mar 01