What are the Bends in Diving & how to avoid decompression sickness
If you’re a scuba diver, you’ve heard of decompression sickness or the bends. It’s a nightmare for divers and can be deadly if not treated properly. What are the bends (decompression sickness) in diving? Decompression sickness (DCS) is a condition caused by rapid changes in air pressure and nitrogen buildup in the body when divers…