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Decompression after repeated dives.

A A Bühlmann

    Undersea Biomedical Research
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Repeated dives in a pressure chamber did not significantly increase the risk of decompression sickness (DCS). Findings suggest that a slightly modified decompression profile may be safe for subsequent dives.

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    Area of Science:

    • Diving Medicine
    • Hyperbaric Physiology
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • Repeated diving activities may pose risks of decompression sickness (DCS).
    • Understanding the physiological response to repeated dives is crucial for diver safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the incidence of DCS symptoms after repeated dives.
    • To assess potential sensitization following initial dives.

    Main Methods:

    • 76 men and 7 women performed up to three dives in a pressure chamber using air as breathing gas.
    • Divers exercised during overpressure exposure; decompression profiles were identical for all dives.
    • Surface intervals between dives varied from 10 to 120 minutes.

    Main Results:

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    • Out of 118 repeated dives, 5 individuals experienced skin symptoms of DCS.
    • One diver reported muscular aches after a repeated dive.
    • No general sensitization to DCS was observed after the first dive.

    Conclusions:

    • Repeated dives with standard decompression protocols did not lead to increased DCS risk.
    • A slightly more conservative decompression approach (ascent velocity and profile) is feasible for repeated dives.