at 30msw/100fsw the partial pressure of the nitrogen we breathe is 3.2.. assuming breathing 20/80 air... other than that its physiological differences in people that effects when exactly it happens
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Classic CO2 symptoms. But CO2 is believed to intensify narcosis symptoms.I should know this question by now but are post dive headaches & slight nausea indicative of nitrogen narcosis or CO2build-up or possiably both?
I should know this question by now but are post dive headaches & slight nausea indicative of nitrogen narcosis or CO2build-up or possiably both?
...my thoughts were on narcosis and getting in shape will increase your capabilities should the need arise.
.....Unless you're referring to a working diver, excellent cardiovascular fitness offers no protection against narcosis....
To reverse this .... does diver fitness level affects - or not - Nitrogen Narcosis ?