Nitrogen Narcosis

Nitrogen Narcosis

 

Caused by : breathing nitrogen under pressure produces an intoxicating effect known as nitrogen narcosis .

 

For this reason,  use of compressed air deeper than 100 feet not recommended 

* Ascent reverse the symptoms of nitrogen narcosis

 

the points that put you at higher risk of nitrogen narcosis is :

 

- cold temperature

- rapid descent

- anxiety

- alcohol

- sedative

- fatigue

- carbon dioxide excess

 

Nitrogen narcosis symptoms

 

- light headedness  

- inattention 

- difficulty concentrating  

- poor judgment

- anxiety

- decreased coordination

- hallucination

- coma

  

Caution:

Nitrogen narcosis can lead to death .

Dive safe


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