Navigating Underwater Hazards

This chapter explores the effects of underwater pressure on scuba divers, focusing on the risks of nitrogen narcosis and decompression sickness. It discusses the historical context of diving apparatus development and the importance of proper ascent techniques to mitigate health risks. Furthermore, the chapter examines treatment strategies for decompression sickness, including the complexities of in-water recompression and the psychological challenges divers may face.

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