Martini's Anyone?

Hocky · May 27, 2001

Hi Guys

Does anyone have any idea about the real Martini Law?

For those of you who know nothing about this, nitrogen narcosis is thought to have a martini effect on divers to the extent that diving to certain depths is the equalivant to drinking one martini on an empty stomach.

Some reports say that it comes into effect every 33 feet, other reports every 50 feet and others every 100 feet. In the book "The Last Dive" Bernie states that it happens every 50 feet. He also says that the reasearch into this effect isn't conclusive so even though he thinks its every 50 feet, he's not positive its 100%.

If anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate hearing about it.

Regards

Hocky

nitrox · May 27, 2001

narcosis works on the same principle as DCS, everyone is different and there is no way of measuring narcosis!,
sure a relevantly qualified PHD bod can sit down and write a paper on it, however his study could only be based on gas physics,and what we have learnt over the decades about tissue saturation,narcotic properties and microbubble diffusion!! personally im not easilly narked but a mate of mine gets frequently drunk between 28 and 30m, there is no rule there are no tables only guidelines and common sense
regards

DocVikingo · May 28, 2001

Hi Hocky,

I'm with NITROX.

Research shows wide variation in susceptibiliy to narcosis across divers, and even within the same diver across time & conditions. The important thing is to be able recognize & manage it.

The current (June '01) issue of "Alert Diver" has a brief but informative piece on this matter.

Best regards.

DocVikingo

Heads Up · May 30, 2001

Really opens your eyes to what being 'narked' actually means. Remember, narcosis affects you in ways you don't realise long before you experience the famous 'drunk' sensation. This article appeared in an edition of Diver magazine:

http://www.divernet.com/technique/10000narked.htm

MichaelG · May 30, 2001

That was a great read....learned a little more today..

--MichaelG

Dr Deco · May 30, 2001

Readers:

I do agree that narcosis is quite variable, as the others have indicated.

Dr Deco

Mario S Caner · May 31, 2001

I can personally attest to the Docs views on this one. La Jolla's Submarine Canyon offers great deep diving, and while exploring these depths on numerous occasions I can tell that some days my tolerance is less than others by as much as 20 feet!

I guess the same can be said about many things in life!

detroit diver · May 31, 2001

Excellent article, thanks!

BetterLateThannever · Jun 1, 2001

HeadsUp...thanks. That is a really eye-opening article.

Jimbo

Heads Up · Jun 1, 2001

Really opened my eyes too!!

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