Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a rare cause of problems when diving, it does occur when there is contaminated air in recreational diving tanks. CO poisoningis the leading cause of poisoning…
Detection of endogenous gas phase formation in humans at altitude
by Dr. Jolie Bookspan, PhDBookspan, J. Detection of endogenous gas phase formation in humans at altitude. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise Suppl. Vol. 35, Num 5, May 2003…
Llying after Diving
The question is often asked "Why do I have to wait to fly after diving"? The answer to the question is simply "pressure". Consider the surface as the baseline and…
Decompression Illness in Sports Divers: Part I
AbstractDecompression sickness (DCS) results from gas coming out of solution in the bodily fluids and tissues when a diver ascends too quickly. This occurs because decreasing pressure lowers the solubility…
Decompression Illness in Sports Divers: Part II
AbstractDecompression sickness (DCS) results from gas coming out of solution in the bodily fluids and tissues when a diver ascends too quickly. This occurs because decreasing pressure lowers the solubility…
Exercise and Decompression Accidents
The inveterate runner or hiker on a dive trip often wants to know if there is any harm in exercising before or after diving. Of course, the problem is whether…
Risks for DCS
Some Causes of Decompression AccidentsThe best way to categorize the various ways a diver can prevent the occurrence of DCS is by looking for the causes of the accident.Some predisposing…
DCS Prevention
Prior to 1980, there was an organization known as "Leofast", located at Brooks A.F.B., TX , where divers consulted with hyperbaric physicians concerning possible diving injuries.In the twelve years prior…
DCS: Definition and Early Management
Decompression SicknessFirst described in 1841, decompression sickness has gradually become better understood. Sport divers have provided a large body of material to study causing us to be able to learn…
High Pressure Nervous Syndrome
HeliumDuring the 1930's the U.S. Navy tested other gases as a substitute for nitrogen. Their scientists conducted experiments using rare gases such as helium, neon, and argon. After numerous trials,…