Hazards Of Deep Sea Diving And Effects Of Increased Barometric Pressure

Question 1

What happens to pressure when you descend?

Answer 1

For every 33 feet depth (10 metres), there is increase in pressure by 1 atm

Question 2

Hazards of deep sea diving

Answer 2

Nitrogen narcosis
High pressure nervous syndrome
Acute oxygen toxicity
Dysbarism
Air embolism

Question 3

SCUBA

Answer 3

Self contained underwater breathing apparatus