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Pre-dive normobaric oxygen reduces bubble formation in scuba divers

O. Castagna,E. Gempp,J. Blatteau

2009 · DOI: 10.1007/s00421-009-1003-z
European Journal of Applied Physiology · 27 Citations

TLDR

Evidence is provided that normobaric oxygen pre-breathing decreases venous gas emboli formation with a prolonged protective effect over time and could therefore be beneficial for multi-day repetitive diving.