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PERSONAL SAFETY OF CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF FULL-FACE SNORKEL MASK USE: RISK ANALYSIS OF HYPERCAPNIA AND HYPOXAEMIA
Bartosz Janiszewski ·
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The article presents the risks associated with the use of full-face snorkeling masks. Inchildren. Based on scientific research findings, the risk of hypercapnia and hypoxemiaIt is discussed, this may result from rebreathing air with a high concentrationof CO₂. Particular attention is given to the increased risk in children due to theirsmaller tidal volume and a higher ratio of dead space to lung volume. The lack ofsafety standards for this type of equipment and difficulties in its use during emergenciesare also highlighted.