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Computer models for diving applications quantify tissue and blood metrics, aiding in safer dive planning. Recent advancements in algorithms and protocols enhance safety across various diving communities.

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Diving physiology and computer modeling.
Decompression sickness research.

Background:

Computer models are essential for understanding diving dynamics and ensuring diver safety.
Numerous algorithms exist, each with varying degrees of calibration and data tuning.
Recent years have seen significant updates to diving protocols and procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a quantitative summary of computer models used in diving applications.
To discuss bubble metrics in tissue and blood in relation to these models.
To highlight recent changes and additions to diving protocols.

Main Methods:

Review and categorization of various diving computer model algorithms.
Discussion of dual-phase dynamics and metric quantification in tissue and blood.
Analysis of historical acceptance, utilization, and safe application of models.

Main Results:

Identified algorithms include multitissue, diffusion, split phase gradient, and others.
Models have led to practical applications like diving tables, underwater meters, and dive planning software.
Despite current incompleteness, many models are useful and have undergone calibration and data tuning.

Conclusions:

Computer models, though incomplete, are valuable tools in diving applications.
Recent protocol modifications, informed by technology and testing, enhance diving safety.
Bubble models show promise for addressing safety concerns, warranting further research and data analysis.