Pre-dive normobaric oxygen reduces bubble formation in scuba divers
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.
