Diving is an exciting activity that lets you explore the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world. However, it comes with certain risks. CO2 narcosis and hypercapnia are two conditions that you need to know about as a scuba diver!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CO2 narcosis occurs as a result of CO2 retention, known as hypercapnia. It is far more commonly encountered than its well-known counterpart, nitrogen narcosis<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite the prevalence of CO2 narcosis, many scuba divers remain unaware of its symptoms and signs. As a result, it is normally confused with nitrogen narcosis or dismissed as inexplicable anxiety. This lack of knowledge prevents divers from taking three easy steps to avoid it. In this article, I will delve deeper into the issue of CO2 narcosis and provide invaluable insights for divers to avoid and manage hypercapnia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n