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Exploring Deep Diving: Planning, Risks, and Safety Measures

Understand the thrill and risks of deep diving, from planning considerations to dealing with narcosis and decompression sickness. Explore equipment needs, the USCG Duane, and crucial safety protocols. Dive deep safely!

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Exploring Deep Diving: Planning, Risks, and Safety Measures

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  1. Deep Diving • What is deep diving? • Planning Considerations • Narcosis • Decompression Sickness • Equipment • USCG Duane

  2. Deep diving definition The Maximum Recreational limit Technical Diving Deep Diving

  3. Deep Diving • Reasons for deep diving • Extending depth limits • Stress

  4. Deep DivingAdditional Considerations • Safety stops • Emergency procedures • Surface support • Buddy techniques

  5. Planning Considerations • Shorter bottom times • Density • Air Consumption • No-Decompression Limits

  6. Nitrogen Narcosis • What is narcosis? • Effects • Concerns • Prevention

  7. Nitrogen NarcosisEvaluation • Timed math problems • Surface • At depth

  8. Decompression Sickness • The “Bends” • Caisson Disease • What causes DCS? • Contributing Factors

  9. Pain in joints Weakness Skin Rash Numbness Vomiting Visual disturbances Tingling Dizziness Decreased sensation Paralysis Unconsciousness Extreme Fatigue Headache Ringing Ears Muscle pain Personality change Decompression SicknessSymptoms

  10. Decompression Sickness • Symptom Onset • First Aid • Hyperbaric Treatment

  11. Decompression SicknessPrevention • Dive Planning • Table use/dive computer • No-Decompression Limits • Bottom times • Ascent Rates

  12. Deep Diving Gear • Suitable Regulator • SPG • Timing and Depth • Redundant supply • Additional Tanks • Descent Line

  13. Deep Dive - USCG Duane • Commissioned 1936 • De-Commissioned 1985 • Sunk 1987 – Artificial Reef • 327 ft. long • Cost $2,468,460 • Lies in 130 fsw

  14. Deep Dive - Duane • Max Depth-110 • Max Bottom Time-15 min • Ascent Pressure-1200 psi • Ascent Time- 12 min

  15. Deep Dive Duane • Entry • Descent • The Dive • Groups, Currents, Goals • Emergency Procedures

  16. Deep Dive Duane • Ascent • Safety Stop • Boarding the boat • Roll Call

  17. Deep Diving - End • What is deep diving? • Planning Considerations • Narcosis • Decompression Sickness • Equipment • USCG Duane

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