Effects of Nitrogen in the body
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How Nitrogen & Scuba diving effects you when flying
Scuba diving results in a significant increase in the amount of nitrogen dissolved in the body
@ sea lvl, nitrogen is = outside and inside the body
w/ reduced atmospheric pressure, trapped nitrogen can get released
If it gets released to quickly bubbles can form in
Bloodstream
Spinal Cord
Brain
Leading to very severe pain or even death
How long should you wait after scuba diving to fly?
12 hours after a dive not requiring controlled ascent & below 8,000' MSL (+24Hours if above 8,000' MSL)
24 hours after a dive requiring controlled ascent & below 8,000' MSL
What are Trapped Gases?
Expanding or contracting gas in certain body cavities during altitude changes can result in abdominal pain, toothache, or pain in ears and sinuses if unable to equalize pressure changes
What are Evolving Gases?
When the pressure on the body drops sufficiently, nitrogen gets released quickly and forms bubbles which can have adverse effects on some body tissues