Oxygen mask
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a piece of equipment that can be put over a persons nose and mouth to supply them with oxygen
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a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank
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A plastic or rubber mask through which oxygen may be breathed from a storage tank.
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An oxygen mask is a medical device designed to deliver oxygen from an attached storage reservoir to the lungs. It is typically used in situations where the ambient atmosphere does not contain enough oxygen, such as in various medical emergencies, during surgeries, or in airplanes. The mask fits over the nose and mouth to ensure efficient delivery of the oxygen.
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