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Nitrogen anesthesia: dangerous ecstasy in the depths

Site adminFriday, 19 July 202493 views

Learn about the phenomenon of nitrogen narcosis, its symptoms and effects, and how to deal with it safely.

Nitrogen anesthesia is a phenomenon that occurs in the depths and gives you a pleasant euphoria, but it impairs your wisdom and exposes you to danger.

What is nitrogen anesthesia

At depths, which usually start at 30 metres, the partial pressure of nitrogen rises to such an extent that it acts on the brain as a mild anesthetic similar to the effect of mild alcohol.

Symptoms

  • A feeling of euphoria and sudden happiness
  • Weak concentration and difficulty in making decisions
  • Unjustified laughter and excessive rest
  • In severe cases, mild hallucinations and indifference to danger

Why is it dangerous

Orgasm makes you forget the rules. Nitrogen-anaesthetized divers saw safety in danger and dived too deep or ignored their partner's signals.

How to deal with him

  • Climb a few meters and the symptoms will disappear immediately
  • Tell your partner if you experience symptoms
  • Do not try to resist it or continue because going up is the only solution

Prevention

Grading in depth accustoms the body and some people are less sensitive than others, but no one is completely immune at great depths.


Orgasm in the depths is a warning sign, not an invitation to relax. Go up and you will be fine.