washowi
06-12-2007, 6:18 PM
Thought I would pass along some thoughts of avoiding DCI...
Remember the following:
Decompression Illness (DCI) can strike anyone. Here are a few guidelines to help prevent DCI:
Always dive within the no-decompression and ascent rate limits of your tables and computers
Consider performing a deep stop for one minute at half of your maximum depth during ascent from each dive
Perform a safety stop for three to five minutes between fifteen to twenty feet during ascent from each dive
Ascend from your safety stop at less than half the normal ascent rate; i.e. over a period greater than one minute
Stay well-rested and well-hydrated; avoid alcohol and caffeine during dive days
Keep your dive sequence deep to shallow; avoid reverse profiling on multi-level and repetitive dives
Take a day off from diving mid-week when conducting repetitive dives on multiple days
Plan adequate gas reserves for your buddy to make a normal ascent including deep stop and safety stop in the event of total gas loss (this must be planned for in advance and should be based on both you and your buddy’s SAC rate at the maximum planned depth)
Limit yourself to three repetitive dives a day and allow for a minimum of one hour surface interval between dives
Stay fit – both muscular and cardiovascular fitness are essential for the transport of inert gas in the body
Eat plenty of complex carbs for endurance while avoiding saturated fats during dive days
NEVER freedive/skin dive after SCUBA diving!Seek additional training. This is a good time to obtain your Advanced, NITROX, or Master Diver certifications. Remember, a good diver is always learning and training!
Now go diving!!
Master Diver Todd
Remember the following:
Decompression Illness (DCI) can strike anyone. Here are a few guidelines to help prevent DCI:
Always dive within the no-decompression and ascent rate limits of your tables and computers
Consider performing a deep stop for one minute at half of your maximum depth during ascent from each dive
Perform a safety stop for three to five minutes between fifteen to twenty feet during ascent from each dive
Ascend from your safety stop at less than half the normal ascent rate; i.e. over a period greater than one minute
Stay well-rested and well-hydrated; avoid alcohol and caffeine during dive days
Keep your dive sequence deep to shallow; avoid reverse profiling on multi-level and repetitive dives
Take a day off from diving mid-week when conducting repetitive dives on multiple days
Plan adequate gas reserves for your buddy to make a normal ascent including deep stop and safety stop in the event of total gas loss (this must be planned for in advance and should be based on both you and your buddy’s SAC rate at the maximum planned depth)
Limit yourself to three repetitive dives a day and allow for a minimum of one hour surface interval between dives
Stay fit – both muscular and cardiovascular fitness are essential for the transport of inert gas in the body
Eat plenty of complex carbs for endurance while avoiding saturated fats during dive days
NEVER freedive/skin dive after SCUBA diving!Seek additional training. This is a good time to obtain your Advanced, NITROX, or Master Diver certifications. Remember, a good diver is always learning and training!
Now go diving!!
Master Diver Todd