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Decompression theory - Decompression during diving

The comprehensive book on decompression

Diving is more than just diving down and surfacing – anyone who wants to dive safely needs to understand what's happening in their body. In "Decompression Theory," Veronika Sievers and Dr. Dominik Elsässer explain the physical, physiological, and mathematical principles of decompression in a well-founded, understandable, and practical way.

From its historical beginnings with Haldane and Workman to M-values, Bühlmann's computational model, gradient factors, and the question of the best decompression strategy: this book provides a comprehensive overview. Why does decompression sickness (DCS) develop? Is it really just the bubbles, or do immune responses play a role? How do decompression gases and trimix affect decompression? What is the significance of the "helium penalty," deep stops, or the role of the endothelium?

Understandable and practical

This book is an indispensable companion for anyone wanting to delve deeper into diving theory – from dedicated recreational divers to technical divers. Besides the fundamentals of tissue saturation, half-lives, and M-values, it also covers advanced topics such as repetitive dives, decompression gases, oxygen windows, trimix, nitrogen narcosis, and the psychological aspects of decompression sickness (DCS).

With many practical examples (including subsurface diving) and a broad overview of the current state of research, "Deco Theory" offers a valuable wealth of knowledge for both beginners and experienced divers.

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