The Bends

  1. Hose routing?

    The Dive Matrix Forums &bull Feb 20, 2010

    Looks fine. If you want to get rid of some of the bend, tilt the inside of the first stages up a bit, will take the strain off the hoses. But, I wouldn't sweat it too much. Full Story »


  2. Fishy sensors could keep submersibles out of trouble

    Scuba Travel &bull Feb 3, 2010

    A pressure sensor that mimics the way a fish's lateral line works could help submersible craft navigate. The technology could improve underwater robots' ability to detect hazards, such as deep sea vents and shipwrecks, when the water is too murky… Full Story »

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  4. Saint Marc Beach

    Wannadive News &bull Dec 13, 2009

    For the "Newbees": From Port-au-Prince, drive 50 miles heading north-west via Highway 1 (Rue Nationale) to St. Marc. Turn left on St. Marc and drive 1.15 miles on the dirt road overlooking the ocean a [...] Location: Haiti, Haiti and… Full Story »

  5. Decompression Sickness: All About Scuba Diving & The Bends (Part-2)

    DiveBuddy.com Blogs &bull Dec 8, 2009

    In our previous post we stressed on one of the biggest risks of Scuba diving- Decompression Sickness (DCS) and the importance of every diver knowing all there is to ‘the Bends’ as it is also known. We covered What is… Full Story »

  7. Dec 4, Give the Gift of Light and Love

    The Scuba Diving Blog &bull Dec 4, 2009

    Leisure Pro is running a special that donates a portion of proceeds from a light purchase to the fight against breast cancer. If you order a Princeton Tec, PINK LIMITED EDITION LED Light during the special youll save $30-10 off… Full Story »

  8. I'm About to Take Scuba Diving Classes - Am I Getting Into a Dangerous Sport?

    Ezine Articles: Scuba Diving &bull Nov 17, 2009

    This question may sound amusing to some, but there are many out there who will never take scuba diving classes despite the desire to do so, because they have been convinced by friends, or maybe Hollywood, that the activity is… Full Story »

  10. Mystery body in wetsuit is washed up on Scot loch shore

    UnderwaterTimes.com &bull Oct 15, 2009

    Published Date: 15 October 2009 Police were called at around 3:45pm on Tuesday and informed about the body at Camasunary on Loch Slapin.A spokesman for Northern Constabulary said: "The body has been recovered and police inquiries are ongoing to identify the man."A post-mort… Full Story »

  11. NASA Signs Licensing Agreement With Oxyheal

    Ten Foot Stop &bull Oct 13, 2009

    NASA has signed a patent license agreement with a California company to improve the medical community’s access to hyperbaric chambers used to treat many medical conditions and emergencies. OxyHeal Medical Systems Inc. of National City, Calif., will develop new products… Full Story »

  12. Top 3 Dive Sites in Mauritius

    Ezine Articles: Scuba Diving &bull Oct 12, 2009

    Mauritius, an emerald jewel in the Indian Ocean, attracts large numbers of holidaymakers who flock there for the sun, sea and silvery sands. But increasingly, the hotels in Mauritius are playing host to visitors looking for a different kind of… Full Story »

  13. In Case of Emergency - The Five Minute Neuro Exam.

    Fin For yourself &bull Oct 6, 2009

    Michael and I have been diving for yearswithout incurring or observing any seriousaccidentstaking place.We follow all the rules, as we have a strong aversion to the possibility of getting a case of the bends.Even whenobeying EVERY rule, however,a person may… Full Story »

  14. Tuna Seazure scuba diving customer bent but still breathing - CDNN

    Google News: Scuba &bull Sep 21, 2009

    CDNN Tuna Seazure scuba diving customer bent but still breathing CDNN The scuba diving accident is under investigation by the Brielle Police Department. Just four months after another scuba diver was injured while diving off ... Man hospitalized with bends… Full Story »

  15. Bends in Space?

    Cave Diver's Forum &bull Sep 1, 2009

    In reading an article on the space walks scheduled for today I quote the following: "Tuesday's spacewalk will mark the first for Stott and the... Full Story »

  16. Aug 19, Scuba Diving Bends: What is Decompression Illness?

    The Scuba Diving Blog &bull Aug 19, 2009

    You do not want to get the scuba diving bends. It is probably the most well known and feared dive illness out there. Find out what decompression illness (dci) is all about here... Full Story »

  17. Decompression Sickness

    Ezine Articles: Scuba Diving &bull Aug 19, 2009

    Scuba divers are commonly susceptible to Decompression sickness, or as it is more commonly known, "The Bends." This sickness occurs in people who find themselves in a situation that involves a rapid decrease in pressure around the body. Full Story »

  18. Diver saved by chamber threatened with closure

    DIVE Magazine &bull Aug 18, 2009

    A diver suffering from the bends could have died if the cash-strapped Isle of Man hyperbaric chamber had closed earlier this year, warned hyperbaricist David Downie. Full Story »

  19. Quick Exercise Can Save Scuba Diver From Decompression Sickness

    Scuba Diving Adventures &bull Aug 9, 2009

    Even short intensive physical exercise performed by healthy scuba diver 24 hours prior to scuba diving will lead to significant reduction in the risk of facing decompression sickness while actually scuba diving. Such excercise is capable to reduce the number… Full Story »

  20. Diver Dies While Diving With Rebreather

    Scuba Diving Adventures &bull May 31, 2009

    A known scuba diver Gene White died while diving on May 16 with a Megaladon rebreather off New Jersey close to the Resor wreck. Gene White had been diving with rebreather since 2008 and was one of those recreational divers… Full Story »

  21. Don't Sacrifice Quality Masks for a Cheaper Price

    LifeTips: Scuba Diving Tips &bull May 20, 2009

    Dive masks are generally made out of rubber or silicone. Silicone is more pliable and generally considered to be the better of the two materials. Silicone feels soft and bends easily to fit the shape of the diver's face. Rubber… Full Story »

  22. Decompression essential when scuba diving in deep water - Deseret News

    Google News: Scuba &bull May 14, 2009

    Decompression essential when scuba diving in deep water Deseret News,UT A: Donned in scuba-diving gear, descend deep into the ocean and then re-surface too fast, causing dissolved and compressed gases in your blood to come rapidly out of solution, a… Full Story »

  23. Strange But True: Mismanaged, scuba diving might make blood bubble ... - NewsOK.com

    Google News: Scuba &bull May 12, 2009

    Strange But True: Mismanaged, scuba diving might make blood bubble NewsOK.com,OK A: Don scuba-diving gear, descend deep into the ocean and then resurface too fast, causing dissolved and compressed gases in your blood to come rapidly out of solution. It… Full Story »

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