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Nad · 20th March 2008, 09:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by trimix)

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?

Comments?

Dehydratation is a big point leading to DCS.
Problem with hydratation is that then you need to let the liquids go out.
If you mount on your suit a Pvalve you will discover how relaxed you will be just because you know that you can pee whenever you like to. So no more problem with this.

Nad

20th March 2008, 09:29	#13 (permalink)
Nad Rebel to the Bone Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 960	Re: Does Dehydration / Fatigue lead to DCS? Quote: (Originally Posted by trimix) 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? Comments? Dehydratation is a big point leading to DCS. Problem with hydratation is that then you need to let the liquids go out. If you mount on your suit a Pvalve you will discover how relaxed you will be just because you know that you can pee whenever you like to. So no more problem with this. Nad __________________ The Impossible is often the Untried
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