Decompression sickness Summary

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1,231 words, approx. 5 pages
Decompression Sickness Definition Decompression sickness (DCS) is a condition that occurs when divers come back to the surface too quickly after being deep under water. It is caused by the formation o... Read more
559 words, approx. 2 pages
Decompression Sickness Just as people often feel pressure when flying in airplanes, professional and recreational divers are well aware of the drastic change in pressure as they descend into the water... Read more
965 words, approx. 4 pages
Decompression Sickness Decompression sickness (DCS) is a dangerous and occasionally lethal condition caused by nitrogen bubbles that form in the blood and other tissues of scuba divers who surface too... Read more
559 words, approx. 2 pages
Decompression Sickness Just as people often feel pressure when flying in airplanes, professional and recreational divers are well aware of the drastic change in pressure as they descend into the water... Read more