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Diving physiology and pathophysiology |
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| Authors: | J. Madsen J. Hink O. Hyldegaard |
| Abstract: | Summary. Divers have worked at 500 m depth in the sea and have reached 700 m in simulated chamber dives. A prerequisite for this has been extensive physiological studies of the body's reactions to pressure and pressure changes. This paper reviews such physiological and pathophysiological studies with emphasis on recent developments. |
| Keywords: | arterial gas embolism (AGE) bends bubble coagulation complement decompression illness (DI) dysbaric osteonecrosis gas embolism gas transport high pressure nervous syndrome heliox inert gas narcosis leucocytes liquid breathing platelets saturation |