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  • Gas Toxicology
  • Extreme Environment Diving

Background:

  • High-pressure neurological syndrome (HPNS) is a risk during deep diving.
  • Adding nitrogen to breathing gas to counteract HPNS increases gas density.
  • Previous dives to 245m in Pearse Resurgence showed HPNS in a diver despite nitrogen presence.

Observation:

  • A single dive to 230m was conducted in the Pearse Resurgence in February 2023.
  • Helihydrox (3% O2, 59% He, 38% H2) was breathed between 200-230m using a closed-circuit rebreather.
  • One diver experienced HPNS tremors beyond 200m in a previous 2020 dive.

Findings:

  • Breathing helihydrox at extreme depths ameliorated HPNS symptoms in a susceptible diver.
  • No adverse effects were observed with the use of hydrogen in the breathing gas.
  • Gas density remained within recommended guidelines with the hydrogen mixture.

Implications:

  • Hydrogen offers a potential solution for mitigating HPNS in deep diving.
  • This approach may allow for deeper exploration while managing physiological risks.
  • Further research into hydrogen's safety and efficacy in diving is warranted.