DCS - Andy Davis Sidemount Technical Wreck Diving Blog

Undeserved Bends: The Facts and the Myths of Unexplained DCS Hits

Unexplained DCS hits can leave divers puzzled. Dive into the facts and myths of undeserved bends to understand and mitigate your DCI risks.

What every scuba diver should know about PFO (Patent Foramen Ovale) and DCS risk. Is your heart putting you at risk?

A guide to Cutaneous Decompression Sickness, aka skin bends, that result from inadeqate deco, fast ascent, or PFO issues when diving.

A guide to understanding Inner-Ear Decompression Sickness, aka IEDCS or verstibular bends, that result from IBCD or PFO issues when diving.

Richard Pyle's educational account of his experience with decompression sickness, treatment & the recovery. A valuable read for divers.

Stay hydrated, stay safe:how to prevent dehydration and DCS in diving. Explore the impact of fluid balance on decompression illness.

The effect of micro bubbles when scuba diving. Sub-clinical DCS may not merit a medical emergency, but should be understood and respected.

DCS and the Immune System. How bubbles trigger an immune response that can make or break your body's fight against decompression sickness.

Decompression sickness types and symptoms. Medical catagorizations of DCS, along with sub-clinical DCS, aka decompression stress.

Sub-clinical DCS, decompression stress and post-dive fatigue. The impact of microbubbles on diver vitality and health.

The Complement System and Diving by Dr. Ernest Campbell. The role of the immune response in sub-clinical DCS & decompression stress issues.