Originally Posted by robb
I worry when people joke about this that they really don't understand why this is so important. You need to get air before you pass out so you can help the child. If you pass out, the child can't help himself or you.
My understanding is that these masks are virtually useless and can not provide life sustainable oxygenation in true emergencies in a depressurizing craft.
Have you seen the oxygen gear airforce pilots wear? Now that is the real deal and not the mickey-mouse yellow masks commercial aircraft provide to give us the illusion we are being cared for.