Decompression practice
Decompression Practice
Decompression practice (pronunciation: /dɪˌkɒmprɛˈʃən ˈpraktɪs/) is a technique used in diving to prevent decompression sickness, also known as the bends.
Etymology
The term "decompression" comes from the Latin decompressio, meaning "a releasing of pressure". The term "practice" comes from the Old French practiser, meaning "to perform, carry out".
Definition
Decompression practice refers to the specific procedures that scuba divers follow to safely ascend from a dive, allowing dissolved gases in the body to be released slowly and safely to avoid the formation of potentially harmful bubbles in the body tissues.
Related Terms
- Decompression (diving): The reduction in ambient pressure experienced by the diver during ascent from depth.
- Decompression sickness: A potentially fatal condition caused by bubbles of inert gas, which can occur in divers' bodies following a rapid ascent.
- Decompression stop: A pause during the ascent in a dive to allow dissolved gases to be expelled from the body.
- Decompression table: A chart that provides guidelines for divers to manage their ascent to avoid decompression sickness.
- Decompression theory: The study and modelling of the transfer of gases into and out of the human body in a pressure change situation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Decompression practice
- Wikipedia's article - Decompression practice
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