Síndrome de descompresión

The video explains hydrostatic pressure, which increases with depth and affects divers by compressing their bodies. Divers must balance internal and external pressures to avoid being crushed. Rapid ascent can cause decompression syndrome due to nitrogen bubbles forming in the bloodstream, leading to severe health issues. Atmospheric pressure also plays a role in decompression, and divers must ascend carefully to avoid complications. Hyperbaric chambers are used to treat decompression by controlling pressure and dissolving nitrogen bubbles.

What happens to a diver's body as they descend deeper into the water?

• The body expands due to increased pressure.

• The body becomes lighter as pressure increases.

• The body remains unaffected by pressure changes.

• The body is compressed due to increased pressure.

Why is it important for divers to ascend slowly?

• To avoid running out of air.

• To conserve energy.

• To prevent nitrogen bubbles from forming in the bloodstream.

• To maintain body temperature.

What is decompression sickness commonly known as?

• Pressure fatigue

• Diver's disease

• Altitude sickness

• Oxygen toxicity

How does atmospheric pressure change as you ascend in the atmosphere?

• It fluctuates randomly.

• It decreases due to less air above.

• It remains constant.

• It increases due to more air above.

What is the purpose of a hyperbaric chamber in diving?

• To provide warmth to divers.

• To increase pressure and dissolve nitrogen bubbles safely.

• To supply extra oxygen to divers.

• To reduce the diver's buoyancy.