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    • Physiological effects of extreme environments
    • Diving medicine and hyperbaric physiology

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    • Limited data exists on commercial heliox diving at high altitudes.
    • Acute high-altitude exposure can impact diver fitness and decompression safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the effects of simulated high altitude on diver fitness.
    • To evaluate the safety of heliox decompression using U.S. Navy tables at high altitudes.

    Main Methods:

    • Four divers underwent simulated dives to 30m and 50m at altitudes up to 5200m.
    • Decompression followed U.S. Navy heliox tables with Cross correction.
    • Safety was monitored via venous gas emboli (VGE) and decompression sickness (DCS) symptoms.

    Main Results:

    • No VGE or DCS symptoms were observed during or after decompression.
    • Divers reported increased sleepiness and fatigue at altitude, which normalized during dives.
    • All dives were successfully completed without adverse events.

    Conclusions:

    • Heliox diving at simulated high altitudes (up to 5200m) is safe with short acclimatization.
    • U.S. Navy heliox decompression tables with Cross correction are effective for high-altitude diving.
    • Despite hypoxia symptoms, divers maintained fitness for diving after initial adaptation.