More than 100 years ago, Sorbonne Professor Paul Bert, the father of pressure physiology, explained, “All symptoms, from the slightest to those that bring on sudden death, are the consequences of the liberation of bubbles of nitrogen in the blood [on-gassing], and even in the tissues, when compression has lasted long enough. The great protection is slowness of decompression [off-gassing].”
Jennifer Idol shares two questions that she is most frequently asked about her 50 state journey:
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In 1982, when David Scalia was evacuated to San Diego after suffering an air embolism to his brain, there was no hyperbaric chamber in the city.
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If you're a diver, you've most likely heard of the "bends" or "divers disease."
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Get an exclusive sneak peek of this newly created 7-minute film by Jennifer Idol about her journey diving across all 50 states. Jennifer has not shared this video with many people outisde of her personal circle.
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It's always makes for a great dive when sea turtles are nearby, don't you agree?!
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Many of you may have heard of, or know personally, Mr. Dan Orr.
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