guys i got dcs yesterday:(

[*Floater*]

For those who don't already use deep stops, check this out: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...d&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15485086&query_hl=3

It's just an additional 1 min safety stop at about half your max depth and apparently can significantly reduce DCS incidence (depending on your dive profile of course). One of my instructors recommended them very highly for all dives below about about 13 meters.

 

[Spoon]

thanks, deep stops will certainly help in the off-gassing phase at the very least

 

[*Floater*]

By the way Spoon, check out wikipedia DCS info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decompression_sickness

Wikipedia is generally considered a reliable source of info and at the very least makes for interesting reading. According to them, skin bends of the degree you described are among the more dangerous kind:

Medical treatment

Mild cases of "the bends" and skin bends (excluding mottled or marbled skin appearance) may disappear during descent from high altitude, but still require medical evaluation. If the signs and symptoms persist during descent or reappear at ground level, it is necessary to provide hyperbaric oxygen treatment immediately (100% oxygen delivered in a high-pressure chamber). Neurological DCS, "the chokes," and skin bends with mottled or marbled skin lesions (see Table 1) should always be treated with hyperbaric oxygenation. These conditions are very serious and potentially fatal if untreated.

 

[Spoon]

By the way Spoon, check out wikipedia DCS info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decompression_sickness

Wikipedia is generally considered a reliable source of info and at the very least makes for interesting reading. According to them, skin bends of the degree you described are among the more dangerous kind:

thanks floater

 

[f3nikon]

Sarangani Bay is bordered by Sarangani Province and General Santos City. About 2 hours drive from Davao. Its about as far south as yoou can get in the Philippines.

Thanks

 

[Charlie99]

For those who don't already use deep stops, check this out: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/...d&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=15485086&query_hl=3

You can find several other articles regarding these same experimental studies at DAN Europe. About half of the articles on that page relate to the doppler study of various ascent rates and ascent strategies including deep stops.

 

[partridge]

Thanks

Ill PM you our website when its done. Should be ready in a week.