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There are 2 possible answers. One is a simple answer to what is decompression in diving. The answer to that is simply ascending back to the surface. Any time pressure is reduced (i.e swimming shallower), the diver is decompressing. So many divers will say that all dives are decompression dives since that is an accurate description. The other possible answer is what is decompression sickness or illness. This occurs when a diver has not adequately decompressed back to the surface. In recreational diving, actual decompression stops are not required even though a "safety" stop or stops are always recommended. The purpose of the stops is to allow some of the inert gas absorbed during the dive from breathing (which is nitrogen for air or oxygen enriched air mixtures) to be released from the body prior to surfacing so the extra nitrogen does not result in "too many" bubbles. Bubbles can occur since air is comprised of roughly 79% nitrogen and 21% oxygen. Nitrogen is an inert gas since it does nothing other than just sitting there (as compared to oxygen that is metabolized and used) ... so nitrogen can build up during a dive due to the pressure on the body from being underwater. Bubbles result in tissues after almost every dive, but the body can handle them nicely, so it is excessive or too many bubbles that become a problem. The same answer applies to dives that are planned decompression stop dives that technical or commercial divers do. These dives will require stops at multiple depths to reach the surface again often using multiple different decompression gases during the different stops to accelerate the decompression times. The longer the dive, the longer the required decompression due to greater absorption of inert gas. But if adequate decompression is not done, then bubbles will form in body tissues which will result in decompression sickness commonly known as the bends ... which requires treatment in a recompression chamber ... to recompress the diver and make the bubbles smaller so they can be reabsorbed by the diver during the treatment. See the links below for some other articles on decompression and diving.
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What is a no decompression dive and how does it differ from other types of diving?
A no decompression dive is a type of scuba diving where the diver can ascend to the surface without needing to make decompression stops. This means that the diver has not stayed underwater long enough or gone deep enough to accumulate enough nitrogen in their body tissues to require decompression stops during ascent. In contrast, other types of diving, such as decompression diving, involve longer or deeper dives that require the diver to make stops during ascent to allow excess nitrogen to safely leave the body.
What is the scuba diving decompression table?
It is used to plan your decompression so you do not come up with excessive nitrogen in your blood therefore giving you the bends.The tables give you time limits at different depths where most people will not get decompression sickness. There are different tables out there, but all have the same commonalities, such as having short time limits at deeper depths and longer time limits at shallower depths.You may also want to see a longer answer in the question "What does decompression mean in diving?"
What is the no decompression limit and how does it affect scuba diving?
The no decompression limit is the maximum amount of time a diver can spend at a certain depth without needing to make decompression stops during ascent. If a diver exceeds this limit, they risk developing decompression sickness, which can be serious or even fatal. It affects scuba diving by setting a safe time limit for dives at specific depths to prevent decompression illness.
What is it called when you resurface to fast scuba diving?
Its called'The bends'
Can you explain the concept of no stop time diving and how it differs from traditional diving techniques?
No stop time diving is a technique used in scuba diving where divers ascend to the surface without making any decompression stops. This differs from traditional diving techniques, where divers must make decompression stops at certain depths to allow their bodies to safely release excess nitrogen absorbed during the dive. No stop time diving is typically used for shorter dives at shallower depths, while traditional diving techniques are necessary for deeper and longer dives to prevent decompression sickness.
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 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.
Which diving emergency is characterized by impaired judgment slowed motor response and a loss of proprioception?
Decompression sickness
What are the educational qualifications of deep sea diving?
"Deep" diving is diving farther than 120'. Though there are no educational qualifications per se, there are a number of certifications needed to do it safely. Certifications differ from agency to agency, but usually include: -Scuba diver -Advanced scuba diver, with deep dive training -Mixed gas diving -Multi-stage decompression diving -Diver rescue Specialized equipment includes: -Dry suit -Breathing gas mixtures such as trimix, heliox, etc (some use pure oxygen for decompression -Dive and decompression computers -Powerful underwater flashlights -More stuff I can't remember.
What is the term for rising or ascending too fast while diving?
It might be called "the benz,"but there are several different kinds......AdditionA very rapid pressure loss is known as explosive decompression. The question is about the ascent itself and not any consequences of ascending too fast. Also, simply ascending fast does not equate to a diver actually getting decompression sickness. The term decompression illness encompasses all diving pressure related injuries including those not related to ascending fast.ADDITIONDecompression sickness/Decompression illness/"Thebends"
What is the no-decompression limit for 60 feet or 18 meters?
The no-decompression limit for 60 feet (18 meters) is 55 minutes. This means that a diver can stay at this depth for up to 55 minutes without needing to perform a decompression stop on the way back to the surface.
What has the author John Lippmann written?
John Lippmann has written: 'Deeper into diving' -- subject(s): Decompression (Physiology), Deep diving, Physiological aspects, Physiological aspects of Deep diving 'The diving emergency handbook' -- subject(s): First aid in illness and injury, Handbooks, manuals, Handbooks, manuals, etc, Scuba diving injuries, Treatment
