During the course of the film, it is explained that Bane has to wear his mask in order to keep his pain level down to a bare minimum.
During the final fight, we see Batman start to disable this device by disconnecting some of the piping on it.
What kind of device is this exactly and is there a real-world equivalent that causes the same effects?
Answer
I don't think I really answered the original question.
Regarding real-life variations on Bane's mask, the following snippet can be found on wikipedia:
Other gases or vapors which produce general anesthesia by inhalation include nitrous oxide, cyclopropane and xenon. These are stored in gas cylinders and administered using flow meters, rather than vaporizers
I found a couple of real world images that struck a chord - the first looks like the masks worn in Batman Begins (in shape only, not in function)
and the second image is of a concept mask for firefighters which could be attached to gas cylinders. I have to say though, that no cylinders were apparent on Bane's costume.
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