The Frontier of Decompression Research

Recent years have seen an explosion of research into decompression sickness. Studies have been conducted ranging from the effects bubbles have on the lining of our blood vessels, to food that might affect our susceptibility to the bends, to how divers might ameliorate the risk of decompression sickness by “pre-dive conditioning” in saunas or on vibrating mats. Genetics research is also giving us new insights into the potential for adaptation to decompression stress. Learn about recent advances and current investigations into decompression sickness.