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Active Range of Motion with Individual Protective Equipment: Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus and Levels B and A Configurations.

ADA508572

Publication Date	2009
Personal Author	Caretti, D. M.
Page Count	29
Abstract	The purpose of this investigation was to quantify active range of motion (AROM) of individuals performing head, upper body, and leg movements with and without personal protective equipment with a focus on Levels B and A protection categories. Fifteen volunteers aged 33 +/- 6 yr (mean +/- SD) completed head, upper body, and lower body exercises to assess AROM under the following conditions of individual protective equipment (IPE) wear: no IPE, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and Levels B and A protective items. Head AROM was not substantially affected while wearing the SCBA, but AROM performance was reduced for both Levels B and A protection conditions. Upper body movement restrictions due to SCBA and Levels B and A conditions were evident for most AROM activities but were greatest during thoracic flexion and rotation. Comparisons in AROM results among IPE conditions suggest that the SCBA system was the overriding influence in restricting thoracic movements. Even though substantial decrements in performance were found for specific head and upper body AROM variables, few IPE-imposed restrictions on lower body movements were observed.
Keywords	Breathing apparatus Human body Self contained Exposure suits Protective equipment Motion Biological agents Chemical agents Ipe(Individual protective equipment) Arom(Active range of motion) Level b protection Level a protection
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
NTIS Subject Category	95G - Protective Equipment 95E - Life Support Systems
Corporate Authors	Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Research and Technology Directorate.
Supplemental Notes	The original document contains color images. All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept. Dec 2008-Apr 2009.
NTIS Issue Number	201006

Active Range of Motion with Individual Protective Equipment: Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus and Levels B and A Configurations.

Active Range of Motion with Individual Protective Equipment: Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus and Levels B and A Configurations.
ADA508572

Publication Date	2009
Personal Author	Caretti, D. M.
Page Count	29
Abstract	The purpose of this investigation was to quantify active range of motion (AROM) of individuals performing head, upper body, and leg movements with and without personal protective equipment with a focus on Levels B and A protection categories. Fifteen volunteers aged 33 +/- 6 yr (mean +/- SD) completed head, upper body, and lower body exercises to assess AROM under the following conditions of individual protective equipment (IPE) wear: no IPE, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and Levels B and A protective items. Head AROM was not substantially affected while wearing the SCBA, but AROM performance was reduced for both Levels B and A protection conditions. Upper body movement restrictions due to SCBA and Levels B and A conditions were evident for most AROM activities but were greatest during thoracic flexion and rotation. Comparisons in AROM results among IPE conditions suggest that the SCBA system was the overriding influence in restricting thoracic movements. Even though substantial decrements in performance were found for specific head and upper body AROM variables, few IPE-imposed restrictions on lower body movements were observed.
Keywords	Breathing apparatus Human body Self contained Exposure suits Protective equipment Motion Biological agents Chemical agents Ipe(Individual protective equipment) Arom(Active range of motion) Level b protection Level a protection
Source Agency	Non Paid ADAS
NTIS Subject Category	95G - Protective Equipment 95E - Life Support Systems
Corporate Authors	Edgewood Chemical Biological Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. Research and Technology Directorate.
Supplemental Notes	The original document contains color images. All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept. Dec 2008-Apr 2009.
NTIS Issue Number	201006