What are the Bends?
Bends, also known as decompression sickness (DCS) or being bent, is a potentially serious condition that may affect scuba divers who ascend to the surface too rapidly or fail to follow proper decompression procedures. This article explores the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of the bends, providing divers with essential knowledge to reduce the risk of DCS and maintain safe diving practices.
What is Anoxia?
What is Anoxia? Anoxia, a medical condition characterized by an acute deficiency of oxygen in the body, is a critical concern for scuba divers. It can occur due to various reasons and poses severe risks to divers’ health and safety. In the context of scuba diving, it is essential to understand the causes, symptoms, and […]
What is Recompression when Scuba Diving?
Recompression is a necessary procedure in scuba diving, utilized as a treatment for decompression illness (DCI) or to prevent decompression sickness (DCS). Recompression involves subjecting a diver to pressure after an ascent from a dive. While it is preferably done in a recompression chamber, occasionally in-water recompression may be employed. This entry will provide an in-depth overview of the recompression process, the medical conditions it addresses, and the advantages and risks associated with its use in scuba diving.