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"Bubbles, tiny bubbles". Not good for you and they can travel around before they reabsorb doing damage that is irreversible. This can be a bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction or muscular weakness. There may be permanent damage to the spinal cord.
Untreated joint pains that subside are believed to cause small areas of bone damage called osteonecrosis. There may be enough damage to cause the bone to become brittle or for joints to collapse or become arthritic.
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Does decompression sickness affect the bones?
how does decompression sickness effect the body
What is decompression illness?
It is any illness that is related to a release of pressure from the body such as barotrauma .. baro (pressure) trauma (injury). It includes decompression sickness, but it is not limited to decompression sickness. It is also not limited to diving even though that is what is mostly thought of when discussing decompression illness or DCI.
What are the two effects that hazardous materials have on your body?
Two effects of hazardous materials on your body are sickness and death.
What are the factors that determine the no decompression limits for scuba divers?
The factors that determine the no decompression limits for scuba divers include the depth of the dive, the time spent at that depth, the diver's previous dives, and the breathing gas mixture used. These factors affect the amount of nitrogen absorbed by the body and the risk of decompression sickness.
Why must nitrogen be used only with oxygen under pressure?
Nitrogen should be used with oxygen under pressure to prevent the development of decompression sickness. When breathing high-pressure oxygen for a period of time, the body accumulates excess nitrogen which can form bubbles in the blood when pressure is reduced. This can result in decompression sickness, also known as "the bends."
Why do submariners not get decompression sickness when they surface?
Because the pressure inside a submarine is the same as at the surface. In otherwords, they never experience any pressure increase on their body since the submarine is protecting them.
What is a no stop limit in diving and how does it affect a diver's decompression requirements?
A no-stop limit in diving is the maximum amount of time a diver can stay at a certain depth without needing to make decompression stops during ascent. If a diver exceeds the no-stop limit, they will need to make decompression stops during their ascent to safely release built-up nitrogen from their body. This can affect a diver's decompression requirements by increasing the amount of time needed to safely ascend to the surface and reducing the risk of decompression sickness.
How does decompression sickness occur?
There is no guarantee that you can prevent decompression sickness since everyone has an individual susceptibility to it. But there are things that can be done to lessen your chances and some are not well taught. One very big thing that can be done is to minimize your exertion both before during and after the dive. So when carrying your gear, do what you can to reduce your "work" and activity. Also, hydration is a big factor, so stay well hydrated. Of course, there are the obvious answers such as dive "conservative" by staying well within recognized time limits. Also, do safety stops. Safety stops can drastically reduce bubble formation and your risk of decompression sickness. I added 2 links that discuss this topic in more detail which include strategies to minimize decompression sickness.
How do blobfish adapt to changes in pressure during decompression?
Blobfish adapt to changes in pressure during decompression by having a gelatinous body structure that allows them to withstand pressure changes without harm. Their bodies are able to maintain their shape and structure even as pressure decreases, preventing them from experiencing the negative effects of decompression.
What is bends or decompression sickness?
It is the symptoms caused by the formation of gas bubbles (usually nitrogen) within the body; caused by lowering the pressure on the body (thus reducing the solubility of gases in general) faster than the body can remove those gases (mainly via the blood and lungs).
How does air pressure affect the human body?
Changes in air pressure can affect the human body, especially during activities like scuba diving or flying in an airplane. When air pressure decreases, such as at high altitudes, it can cause discomfort in the ears and sinuses. In extreme cases, rapid changes in air pressure can lead to conditions like decompression sickness. It is important to be aware of these effects and take precautions when necessary.
What gas is associated with causing bubbles in the blood and other body fluids?
Nitrogen gas is associated with causing bubbles in the blood and other body fluids, leading to a condition known as decompression sickness or "the bends." This occurs when a person ascends to the surface too quickly after scuba diving or being exposed to high-pressure environments where nitrogen dissolves in body tissues and forms bubbles upon rapid decompression.
