Uses
The R15 is a safe, non-explosive emergency oxygen unit for a wide variety of emergency applications, ranging from acute airway or cardiac emergencies to people struggling to breathe from an allergic reaction, asthma attack, fainting from de-hydration or drowning incident.
The R15 can be classified as an emergency oxygen system because it provides 100% humidified oxygen for up to 15-minutes at rate of 6 liters per minute. It doesn’t require any batteries or electricity to operate and comes with an easy 3 step activation.
Testimonial:
“Our first priority is the health and safety of our seniors. During this difficult time, Rapid Oxygen’s R15 provides peace of mind in addition to being a necessity in case of a medical emergency. I and my staff are thankful to have access to this life saving oxygen that’s easy to use and safe to go anywhere."
-Marianne Nicolosi, Bay Ridge Center, Brooklyn New York
Drug Overdose
“Individuals who are experiencing opioid overdose should be ventilated with 100% oxygen before naloxone is administered so as to reduce the risk of acute lung injury”
-SAMSHA, Dept. of Health and Human Services, USA
Public Transportation
Millions of travelers go through US airports each year. In fact, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson is the busiest airport in the world, with more than 100 million passengers a year. Due to the immense traffic of passengers and the enormous space that passengers’ travel across airports, there are multiple “first aid” stations which include AED’s. The R15 portable emergency Oxygen device is an ideal companion product to the airport’s current safety items available for travelers to access in case of a medical emergency.
Schools
With over 70 million students across the US, schools and universities have a high priority for keeping their students and staff safe. Medical emergencies in schools may occur on any day; even when the school nurse is out of the building. So, it is critical to have an accessible, safe and easy-to-use emergency oxygen device available such as the R15, for use by any student, teacher, staff member or guest.
Home Safety
In the event of a home emergency, a family member can activate the R15 and place the mask on their mouth to safely receive 100% oxygen before EMS arrive. The R15 provides emergency oxygen during an airway or cardiac emergency as well as during a fire, allowing the person to breathe safely in a smoky environment while they get out of their home to safety.
Manufacturing
Unlike compressed gas cylinders, the R15 is the only safe emergency oxygen system for all facilities. The R15 can be placed on a shelf or any visible area where everyone can see it for quick access in emergencies. Oxygen cylinders must be stored in fire resistant cabinets and only people who have specific training may activate an oxygen cylinder. The R15’s breakthrough technology improves emergency readiness while reducing potential liability.
Workplace
Regardless of your office’s location, it can take some time for EMS/EMT to reach the person who needs medical attention. You’ll want to be as prepared as possible to deal with any cardiac or airway medical situation where an employee or visitor needs supplemental oxygen while waiting for EMS arrival. Our R15 portable emergency oxygen device can provide a victim with a continuous flow of 100% oxygen for 15 minutes at 6 liters per minute during the critical moments before the EMS/EMT arrive.
Oxygen Concentrator Backup
Don’t be without a safe Emergency Oxygen backup from Rapid Oxygen for your Oxygen Concentrator in the event of a Power Outage, Battery Failure, or system issues!
Fitness Centers
With over 40,000 health & fitness centers in the US, millions of fitness enthusiasts participate in exercise and organized athletics. Fitness centers place a high priority on their members’ and staffs’ safety. The R15 is an ideal companion product to the fitness center’s current safety items available for members & guests to access in case of a medical emergency.
Hotels & Resorts
With over 5 million hotel/resort guest rooms available in the US, hotels/resorts place a high priority on their guest safety. The R15 is an ideal companion product to the hotel/resort’s current safety and emergency preparedness items available for guests to access in case of a medical emergency.
Day Care
Almost one-quarter (23.4 percent) of children under the age of five are in some form of organized child care arrangement, which includes day care centers, nurseries, and preschools. These centers have a high priority for keeping their children safe. Medical emergencies in daycare centers occur suddenly, so it is critical to have accessible emergency oxygen available for use by any child, teacher, other staff member or guest.
Pharmaceutical Companies
Regardless of your pharmaceutical facility’s location, due to security protocols, it can take some time for EMS/EMT to reach a person in your facility who needs medical attention. You’ll want to be as prepared as possible to deal with any medical situation such as cardiac or airway emergencies. Our R15 portable emergency oxygen device can provide a victim with a continuous flow of 100% oxygen for 15 minutes at 6 L/minute during the critical minutes before the EMS/EMT arrive.
Military Field Care
Oxygen cylinders are difficult to transport and are explosive. The R15 is a safe, practical alternative for delivering oxygen to front line military field care operations.
Disaster Relief
In a disaster scenario such as a building collapse, oxygen concentrators are limited since surrounding air can be toxic and power is unavailable. The R15 produces oxygen without using the surrounding air and runs without battery or electric power.
Casinos
With currently over 1,000 casinos, the United States has the largest number of casinos in the world. Forty (40) states now have some form of casino gambling and millions of people visit casinos each year. Casinos place a high priority on their guest’s safety and were among the first organizations to adopt AED use (automated external defibrillators). The R15 is an ideal companion product to the casino’s current safety items, including AED’s, that are available for members & guests to access in case of a medical emergency.
Golf & Country Clubs
Our R15 portable emergency oxygen device is the perfect way to enhance your country club or golf course’s safety. With the R15 emergency oxygen device, you will always have an emergency oxygen system ready and available to all of your guests and employees. This R15 emergency oxygen device provides 15-minutes of continuous 100% oxygen during the critical moments before the EMS arrive.