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METHODS: Twelve healthy subjects (6 females) aged 23 ± 2 y performed three exercise tests on a cycle ergometer at 40%, 60%, and 80% of the power output recorded during their maximal test. The three conditions consisted of a low-resistance valve control (CON), full facemask with air supply through the SCBA regulator, and full facemask with BlastMask attached (MASK). RESULTS: There were no differences between conditions for end-tidal carbon dioxide (P=0.59) or oxygen saturation (P=0.45). Maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures were unchanged post-exercise for all conditions (P=0.14 and 0.32, respectively). Exercise at 80% maximum power output was perceptually harder during MASK condition compared to CON (P=0.04). Respiratory rate was lower for SCBA working at 60% (P<0.001) and 80% maximum power output (P<0.001), compared to other conditions. Heart rate response at 60% maximum power output was highest for MASK condition compared to SCBA and CON (P=0.012), and at 80% maximum power output, SCBA was lower than MASK (P=0.004). CONCLUSION: The use of the BlastMask during submaximal exercise does not increase ETCO2 compared to SCBA alone. Cardiovascular and ventilatory responses did not mimic SCBA use for all indices."]},{"key":"dc:format","label":"Dc Format","values":["application/pdf"]},{"key":"dc:title","label":"Title","values":["Effects of Training Regulator on Performance While Using a SCBA"]}]}],"canonical_facts":{"dc:contributor":["Hostler, Dave","Exercise and Nutrition Sciences"],"dc:creator":["Stansbery, Rebeccah"],"dc:date":["2018-10-26T02:57:22Z","2018","2018-08-10 20:41:17"],"dc:description":["M.S.","OBJECTIVES: The BlastMask is sold as a performance-enhancing training regulator used during firefighter physical training. This commercially available inspiratory muscle trainer allegedly mimics self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) use. We examined the hypothesis that the BlastMask would not increase carbon dioxide levels during submaximal exercise compared to SCBA alone. Secondly, cardiovascular and ventilatory responses would emulate those of SCBA use. METHODS: Twelve healthy subjects (6 females) aged 23 ± 2 y performed three exercise tests on a cycle ergometer at 40%, 60%, and 80% of the power output recorded during their maximal test. The three conditions consisted of a low-resistance valve control (CON), full facemask with air supply through the SCBA regulator, and full facemask with BlastMask attached (MASK). RESULTS: There were no differences between conditions for end-tidal carbon dioxide (P=0.59) or oxygen saturation (P=0.45). Maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures were unchanged post-exercise for all conditions (P=0.14 and 0.32, respectively). Exercise at 80% maximum power output was perceptually harder during MASK condition compared to CON (P=0.04). Respiratory rate was lower for SCBA working at 60% (P<0.001) and 80% maximum power output (P<0.001), compared to other conditions. Heart rate response at 60% maximum power output was highest for MASK condition compared to SCBA and CON (P=0.012), and at 80% maximum power output, SCBA was lower than MASK (P=0.004). CONCLUSION: The use of the BlastMask during submaximal exercise does not increase ETCO2 compared to SCBA alone. Cardiovascular and ventilatory responses did not mimic SCBA use for all indices."],"dc:format":["application/pdf"],"dc:identifier":["http://hdl.handle.net/10477/78644"],"dc:language":["eng"],"dc:publisher":["State University of New York at Buffalo"],"dc:rights":["Users of works found in University at Buffalo Institutional Repository (UBIR) are responsible for identifying and contacting the copyright owner for permission to reuse. University at Buffalo Libraries do not manage rights for copyright-protected works and cannot assist with permissions.","Copyright retained by author."],"dc:subject":["occupational safety"],"dc:title":["Effects of Training Regulator on Performance While Using a SCBA"],"dc:type":["Text","Thesis"]},"updated_at":"2026-07-27T19:05:14Z"}