Why hydration?

[H2OHead]

Ditto. Thanks for good information that helps us make informed decisions regarding deco and diving. Off topic, but worth mentioning nonetheless; someone asked me last night if I were aware of any opportunities for U.S. Air Force Nurse Officers to work with NASA in the area of diving medicine. I told them I hadn’t a clue, but knew where to ask.

Dr. Deco,

Are you aware of any opportunity for officers in the Air Force Nursing profession work with you in diving medicine and research?

 

[vicky]

However, in bubble dynamics, the radius of a bubble (from dissolved gasses in liquid) gets bigger with liquid density, including oils and several types of organic fats. From this, I can guess that dehydration may increase DCS risk (as well as excesive weight).
Another thing that affects bubble radii is the velocity of liquid flow in a tube/vessel. Perhaps this is one of many reasons why strenuous diving increases DCS risks.

 

[zeN||]

That's quite a good deal on your recompression class, Dr. Deco, including housing and meals zeN

 

[GreatInca]

Hydration is good for more things than avoiding DCS. Overhydration is probably not good either but not nearly as bad as dehydration. I know what its like to be dehydrated on the soccer field when its 85+ out. Sweat slowing down or stoping and chill feelings even though its hot is heat exaustion. I know i've had it 3 times and know that plenty have other people of had it several time snow that I know the symptoms. Dehydration contributes to that. I'm guessing if its bad in soccer its worse in diving.