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hypochondria is real tooSo according to this report, a diver did 3 dives between 15 and 30 ft in Cancun, and took a flight home 19 hours later.
He reportedly got DCS on the flight. Is that even possible?
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Can you really build up and retain enough nitrogen to get DCS on a flight after just 3 dives to a maximum of only 30ft and a 19hr SIT time? even if dehydrated?
--- bill
Also could be some added factors not listed. Alcohol consumption? Hot tub? Etc.From one news article that I read, it stated that he was dehydrated, and had been work out prior to take off.
Something seems amiss...
I know DCS is highly unpredictable, but 19 hours since diving, only 3 dives and only to 30 feet?
I'm curious as to his diving experience.