What type of oxygen would passengers needing oxygen during a medical emergency receive?

• A. First aid oxygen
• B. Emergency cabin oxygen
• C. Supplemental oxygen
• D. Portable oxygen bottle

Answer: (A)

When a passenger needs oxygen for a medical issue on board, the oxygen provided is first aid oxygen. This is a portable, medically targeted supply that flight crews use to deliver oxygen directly to the passenger in distress, with flow and duration adjusted to the medical needs. It differs from emergency cabin oxygen, which is part of the aircraft’s safety system and automatically supplies oxygen to all occupants during a loss of cabin pressure. Supplemental oxygen is a broad term for oxygen given to those who need it for medical reasons, but on a specific medical emergency, the kit’s first aid oxygen is the appropriate, immediate resource. The portable oxygen bottle describes the device itself, used to administer that medical oxygen.