Altitude diving can offer many benefits. This article will explain the techniques and equipment required to dive at high elevations. It will also help plan your trip and maximize your enjoyment. Read on to learn more about the sport and become an altitude diving expert! This article will prepare you to live the adventure that is your life. Here's what you need to know.
Diving at high altitudes
Scuba diving at high altitudes has several risks that divers must consider. An increased air density makes it difficult for air pressure to remain constant. Furthermore, oxygen concentrations fall with altitude. Higher altitudes also have a lower air temperature and a higher humidity. Cold air can cause asthmatic wheezes or bronchial irritation. Hypoxia can also occur when oxygen levels are low. Another risk is hypoxia.
Techniques
Apart from the physical effects of altitude diving the psychological effects are also important. Divers will experience a reduction in oxygen consumption, which will cause a drop in total pressure. The nitrogen concentration in the descent will also drop. For a successful altitude dive, you must use the best equipment and techniques. These are some tips that will help you prepare for your trip.
Equipment
Although you might be able buy the equipment you need for altitude diving you should also remember that special training may be required for mountain diving. Check out the PADI Course Catalog to learn more about altitude diving. You can also opt for a related specialty like a PSAI Master Scuba Diver. It is possible to rent equipment for your adventure. Below are a few things you'll need.
Safety
A higher altitude means greater risks for decompression sickness. Divers at higher altitudes can still get decompression sickness, even though their pressure is lower. Additionally to the increased risk of decompression sickness, hypoxia (lower oxygen levels) is also a possibility. Divers should wait at least 12 hours after reaching altitude before they make their first dive. There are however other factors you need to take into consideration.
Benefits
Recreational scuba diving has become more popular, increasing the likelihood of injuries and illness. There is a higher chance of decompression sickness and other altitude-related diseases at higher altitudes. Decompression stress is increased when the atmospheric pressure drops below the standard table. This activity will review the risks and benefits of diving at altitude and identify the key concepts for safe and effective care coordination.