Farterial Embolism?

[Scubakevdm]

So, how about if you develop intestinal gas at depth, then ascend too quickly?

 

[mddolson]

So, how about if you develop intestinal gas at depth, then ascend too quickly?

It's called Out gassing Dude!
This too will pass!

OMG : If it killed you it would be TF (Terminal Flatulance)

Hey TF is nothing to Sniff at!

Don't drink carbonated beverages, just before a dive.
They stop fizzing under pressure and then resume when you return to the surface.

LOL

Mike D

 

[Spectre]

So, how about if you develop intestinal gas at depth, then ascend too quickly?

Most people have an overpressure valve, and your intestines can handle a bit more pressure than your lungs.

 

[pipedope]

In the event of abdominal pain on ascent you might want to make an extended safety stop to let the gas vent.

 

[CBulla]

I believe that is referred to as the warhammer maneuver.

 

[jrg]

Never hold your wind. :bomb:

 

[DocVikingo]

It is trapped/unvented gas within the body that poses a threat to the diver.

Given an anatomically & physiologically normal intestinal tract, this should not be a concern.

Best regards.

DocVikingo

 

[BradfordNC]

I believe that is referred to as the warhammer maneuver.

once again, the warhammer manuever rears its ugly head, or shows it ugly rear, oh, whatever

 

[Druid]

In the event of abdominal pain on ascent you might want to make an extended safety stop to let the gas vent.

I just don't want to be the one to open your drysuit zip

 

[jrg]

Is methane a good insulator, or is it a conductor, of heat?