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