Aton,
The National Focus are due to report in November allegedly on spec,
equipment levels and training across the whole NHS. They should have
reported in July but for a number of reasons were unable to do so.
We have the TST comms system including the facility for an R/T link and have
used it in anger on many occaisions. So far its proved ambulanceman proof
so that's should be testament to its robustness. The kit is all personal
issue which helps as ownership makes you take care of it.
One thing we have used successfully is the Camelbak water carrier. This a
backpack that carries ?2ltrs of water and is linked via a pipe and a demand
valve to the hood. This allows you to drink anytime whilst working fully
kitted and doesn't rely on someone shoving a tube through ther face mask
port.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: Anton van Dellen <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 5:03 PM
Subject: NBC suits
> Further details on comms with the TST suit.
>
> Likely to be a national revision of the NBC suit standards to withstand
> penetration to a higher level in the near future.
>
> Anton
> Staffs
>
> [log in to unmask] wrote:
> >
> > Hi Anton.
> >
> > TST = Trade name for product
> >
> > The suit is available with comms but is expensive and we think, not
> > robust enough.
> >
> > We are looking for better comms now.
> >
> > The hood setup offers a "Positive pressure" from a fan worn around the
> > waist. This is fitted with 2 NATO standard filters.
> >
> > Military suits are fine with a resperator but this means an individual
> > issue. (Cost again)
> >
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