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Old 11th March 2008, 02:12   #1 (permalink)
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Does Dehydration / Fatigue lead to DCS?

Do any of our resident Professionals know of any articles or studies that relate how much of a factor dehydration plays in DCS? And what about fatigue?
  • How dehydrated does one have to be, to have increased risk of DCS? Just thirsty?
  • Is there a way to know if you are 'dehydrated' to a problematic degree?
  • How do you rehydrate yourself effectively if you are frequently 'dehydrated'? (cheeky monkeys: don't say 'drink more'!)
And about fatigue: obviously there are different levels - from needing a nap, to barely able to get into the water... But for most of us, would there be an increased risk of DCS if we were diving after a difficult physical workday, or a mentally demanding week at the office?

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