decompressiestop
Decompressiestop is a term used in scuba diving that refers to a mandatory pause or pauses made at specific depths during a descent or ascent to allow the body to off-gas inert gases absorbed from breathing compressed air. These stops are crucial for preventing decompression sickness, commonly known as "the bends," which occurs when dissolved gases form bubbles in the body tissues as ambient pressure decreases too rapidly.
During ascent from a dive, divers are required to make decompression stops at predetermined depths for specific
There are two main types of decompression stops: mandatory stops and safety stops. A safety stop is