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Rebreathers Simplified
A Complete Guide to Choosing, Understanding and Diving a Closed
Circuit RebreatherBy Dr. Mel Clark
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Chapter 1: Introduction IntroductionCourse overview
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Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Why Bother ? Human Respiration Partial Pressure As It Relates To RespirationRebreather Benefits
Chapter 2: Why Bother?
Chapter 3: Rebreather DesignSorb and the ScrubberAxial/Biaxial ScrubbersRadial ScrubbersThe LoopThe CounterlungsDive Surface Valve DSVGas AdditionSemi-Closed Circuit Rebreathers (SCR)Closed Circuit Rebreathers (CCR)Manual CCR (mCCR)Electronic CCR (eCCR)
Chapter 3: Rebreather Design
Chapter 4: Selecting the Right CCR
Manual / Electronic CCRs eCCR Advantages / DisadvantagesmCCR Advantages / DisadvantagesQuestions to Consider Before Buying a CCR
Chapter 4: Selecting The Right CCR
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Chapter 5: Universal CCR Pre & Post DiveBasic Fundamental Checks Breathing GasesScrubber PackingOxygen HandlingCalibrationLinearitymCCR Constant FlowBatteriesVerification ProceduresPositive Pressure TestNegative Pressure Test ElectronicsMiscellaneous checksPre Dive VerificationPost Dive ProceduresPost Dive DayMaintenance Notes
Chapter 5: Universal Pre & Post Dive
Chapter 6: CCR Skills
CCR PrioritiesOptimal Loop VolumeWeighting and TrimDiving the UnitThe DescentAt the Operating DepthThe AscentAdjusting the PO2mCCR Constant Flow Orifice and IPPO2 DisplaysHUDSProtecting the CCR From FloodsMask SkillsTeaching OC Buddies and Boat Tenders
Chapter 6: CCR Skills
Chapter 7: Survival OperationsFeeling FunnyThe First ResponseThe BO AscentHyperoxiaHypoxiaHypercapniaFloodsElectronic FailureMore Advanced OperationsSCR ModeOff Board GasOpen LoopBoomNon-CCR Related Survival OperationsBuddy RescueOmitted Decompression
Chapter 7: Survival Operations
Chapter 8: PhysiologyPartial Pressure and How It Relates To OxygenRespiratory Physiology Related To CCR DivingHypoxiaHyperoxiaCNS Oxygen ToxicityWhole Body Oxygen Toxicity (Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity)HypercapniaOxygen and CO2 Usage and ProductionInert Gas ConcernsDCSNarcosisSqueezesCarbon Monoxide (CO)
Chapter 8: Physiology
Chapter 9: Dive PlanningOn-board Gas PlanningOff-board Gas Planning Decompression/Oxygen PlanningNitrox 101Dive Computers and the CCROxygen planning: CNS exposure Pulmonary Oxygen exposure
Chapter 9: Dive Planning
Appendix I: EvolutionPicture Build Check SheetBuild Check SheetPre-Dive Check SheetPost-Dive Check Sheet
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Appendix III: InspirationPicture Build Check SheetBuild Check SheetPre-Dive Check SheetPost-Dive Check Sheet
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Appendix IV: KISS ClassicPicture Build Check SheetBuild Check SheetPre-Dive Check SheetPost-Dive Check Sheet
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Appendix V: KISS SportPicture Build Check SheetBuild Check SheetPre-Dive Check SheetPost-Dive Check Sheet
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Appendix VI: Megalodon APECs
Picture Build Check SheetBuild Check SheetPre-Dive Check SheetPictures Post-Dive Check Sheet Post-Dive Check Sheet
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Picture Build Check SheetBuild Check SheetPre-Dive Check SheetPictures Post-Dive Check Sheet Post-Dive Check Sheet
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Appendix VII: Megalodon COPIS
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IntroductionCourse overview
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Picture Build Check SheetBuild Check SheetPre-Dive Check SheetPictures Post-Dive Check Sheet Post-Dive Check Sheet
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Appendix VIII: Optima FxPicture Build Check SheetBuild Check SheetPre-Dive Check SheetPost-Dive Check Sheet
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Appendix XII: rEvoPicture Build Check SheetBuild Check SheetPre-Dive Check SheetPost-Dive Check Sheet
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