Decompression sickness

Scuba diving is statistically a very safe sport but whenever we dive there is the small possibility of decompression sickness (DCS) What are the signs and symptoms?

Decompression Sickness is a very real risk for all scuba divers. But where does the term 'The Bends' come from and why? Take a look at the history of DCS in our latest article. #scubadiving #diving #scuba #risks #decompression #history #thebends #waterworld #snorkeling #snorkel #merman #dive #ocean #funfacts

Deep-sea divers now know how to avoid "the bends." But decompression still poses a problem when studying marine organisms from the deep.

One of the risks involved with diving under pressure is decompression illness. There are two diseases related to decompression illness: Decompression sickness and arterial gas embolism. Can you separate the two in this quiz?

J.B.S Haldane biological scientist and innovator would experimenting on himself. to test the acidification of blood, he once drank hydrochloric acid. When Haldane was asked to study the prevention of decompression sickness in deep-sea divers. He used a decompression chamber, resulting in a severed spinal cord, regular nosebleeds, and torn eardrums. When asked about the pain he received from the experiment, he simply responded with “I do not complain”.

Decompression sickness, also called generalized barotrauma or the bends, refers to injuries caused by a rapid decrease in the pressure that surrounds you, of either air or water. It occurs most commonly in scuba or deep-sea divers.

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The best way to avoid a scuba diving accident is to be aware of the dangers and know how to minimize your risk. How do we avoid underwater equipment malfunctions? We do our checks. How do we avoid decompression sickness? We dive according to our NDLs and ascend slowly. How do we avoid lung over expansion injuries? Never hold your breath! Find out more #scubadivingdangers in the link, and let us know your tips to come back alive from a dive, everytime! #scubadiving #diving #dangerous #divers

A diver pays the price for repeatedly maxing out his bottom time.

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Decompression sickness can affect anyone moving between low pressure and high pressure areas. The most common example is scuba diving. Here’s what to know and do.

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Did you know that certain foods have been tested and even showed signs of reducing decompression sickness? Did you also know there are an array of exercises you can do to reduce your risk of DCS? And the most stunning thing of all? Your Genetics even play a role!

Even safe divers can suffer decompression sickness. Jill Heinerth describes what it's like to get bent.

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Honduran Dr. Elmer Mejia has successfully treated thousands of cases of Moskito Indians with severe decompression illness including exceptional paralysis and incontinence.