Decompression Sickness

Decompression Sickness

Deep sea divers and some jet pilots risk their lives if they experience a rapid decrease in pressure. As pressure decreases, gases bubble out of the blood, just like the carbon dioxide in pop when you open the cap. Most gases are easily reabsorbed by the body, but nitrogen stays in bubbles, blocking blood vessels and gathering in joints. Excruciating pain, bubbles under the skin, drunk-like behaviour, and paralysis are symptoms of this deadly condition. MORE! [AM] {NR}