SCUBA diving, exploring the depths under the water’s surface, uncovering hidden secrets the sands and coral have tried to hide. There is nothing like the sensation of being able to breathe underwater; however, what dangers are present every time a diver takes a breath underwater? A diver is exposed to all sorts of dangers while under water; increase pressure from venturing to further depths for example, and how the gasses plus the pressure can harm the human body. Most people would know the common problems SCUBA divers face; the most commonly known would be Decompression Illness/Sickness or as SCUBA divers would call, it “the bends” (Due to the painful feeling in the joints caused by Nitrogen bubbles forming in the body). Other …show more content…
DCI can affect a variety of occupations and hobbies for example, astronauts and aviators. DCI is known to affect people at random; there is no solid scientific proof on the cause of DCI. There are many risks that may increase the chances of getting DCI, like long deep dives, cold water, hard strenuous exercise underwater and rapid ascents.
Because DCI is random no matter how safe a dive seems or is planned, the risk of getting DCI is still there. The risks taken, both known and unknown can increase the possibility of getting DCI. This is the reason every DCI patient is given a personal evaluation instead of just their recent dive profile.
Nitrogen Narcosis (Narced)
Oxygen Toxicity
Pneumothorax
Arterial Air/Gas Embolism
If a diver re-surfaces without releasing air within their lungs (Exhaling) the air can expand and eventually even rupture the lungs, this injury is call Pulmonary Barotrauma. After this happens gasses are released into the arterial circulation this will transport the bubbles/air into tissues within the body. Considering that the brain does receive the highest amount of blood flow, the bubbles will naturally make their way into the brain and can cause blockages within the small arteries surrounding the