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Rodales Scuba Diving Information
Rodales Scuba Diving TipsDecompression Injuries: DCS - know how to recognize the symptoms of these two maladies. They will require treatment in an emergency decompression chamber. They are: Decompression sickness, or DCS, and Cerebral arterial gas embolism, or CAGE. DCS occurs because the body forms air pockets in it when utilizing compressed air, as well as becuase it is subject to increased external pressure from the water. DCS occurs because the nitrogen in a person's air supply, unlike oxygen, is NOT used up and absorbed by the body, and the increased levels of nitrogen, unless controlled by a device on the breathing apparatus called a regulator, collects air pockets in the body. These create a cramping sensation, nausea, and lightheadedness, and a physical sensation referred to by divers as The Bends. DCS usually occurs on an overly fast descent, as the body and the regulator can't compensate fast enough for the increased water pressure. Never go scuba diving alone. During your first dives, be sure that you aren't only accompanies by beginners. Rodales Scuba Diving AdviceBefore diving from the boat, divers should always check the equipment. There are people who prepare the equipment but you should double check to make sure the oxygen gauge is full, the zippers and the locks on the wetsuit and the fins are working and the goggles aren't foggy. Follow instruction carefully and listen to the dive group leader. Rodales Scuba Diving Facts
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