The course is designed as a basic oxygen course and as the basis for teaching the use of a variety of mechanical resuscitators that are currently available.

The aim of this course is to teach the use of oxygen. It explains what oxygen is, what it is used for and how to use it safely in a variety of scenarios.

The course includes:

• Size and colour of various oxygen cylinders, the volume and pressure of standard oxygen cylinders, the effects of oxygen in the presence of fire, the fitting and operation of relevant oxygen delivery devices.
• How the running time of a cylinder may be calculated.
• Clinical presentation of hypoxia and its effects.
• Illnesses and injuries requiring oxygen administration.
• Drying effects of oxygen given over prolonged periods & the potential hazards of high concentrations of oxygen in chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.
• The importance of reporting of oxygen therapy when handing a casualty over to the medical services.