A Review of Physiological and Performance Limits in Saturation Diving: 1968-1983.

Abstract

A review of published literature on the topic of physiological and performance limitations in saturation diving was conducted. Emphasis was directed to the deep diving experience of the United States, France, Great Britain and Norway between 1968 and 1983. Changes at depth in the following systems were reviewed: respiratory, cardiovascular, renal neurological, neuropsychological, and musculoskeletal, among others. The findings of this review indicated that impairments in neurological (HPNS) and neuropsychological functioning are at present the most significant determinants in prescribing the limits to which may descend in hyperbaric environments. Keywords: Performance(Human); Respiration; Gastrointestinal system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA183662

Entities

People

  • Michael D. Curley
  • Wolfram H. Enseleit

Organizations

  • United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Body Temperature
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Diving
  • Gases
  • Health Services
  • High Pressure
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Musculoskeletal Physiology
  • Nervous System
  • Neurobehavioral Manifestations
  • Physiology
  • Respiration
  • Respiration Disorders
  • Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
  • Saturation Diving
  • Temperature Control

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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