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  1. nar· co· sis när-ˈkō-səs. plural narcoses när-ˈkō-ˌsēz. Synonyms of narcosis. : a state of stupor, unconsciousness, or arrested activity produced by the influence of narcotics or other chemical or physical agents compare nitrogen narcosis.

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  3. narcosis A state of unconsciousness that may range from sleep to deep, irreversible coma. In most cases narcosis is caused by a drug.

  4. Jun 26, 2018 · Nitrogen narcosis usually happens in the middle of a deep-sea dive, so it’s rarely diagnosed by a doctor. Instead, you or your diving partner will likely notice the symptoms first.

  5. Narcosis while diving (also known as nitrogen narcosis, inert gas narcosis, raptures of the deep, Martini effect) is a reversible alteration in consciousness that occurs while diving at depth. It is caused by the anesthetic effect of certain gases at high partial pressure.

  6. Nov 18, 2022 · Nitrogen narcosis (now more correctly known as gas narcosis) is a mysterious condition that affects scuba divers and, in rare cases, freedivers. Other names for nitrogen narcosis include: rapture of the deep, the martini effect, and depth intoxication.

  7. Nitrogen narcosis, reversible change in consciousness produced by nitrogen gas when it is breathed under increased pressure during a deep dive. When a high concentration of nitrogen is breathed, the nervous system becomes saturated with the inert gas, and normal functions are impaired.

  8. www.encyclopedia.com › medicine › psychologyNarcosis | Encyclopedia.com

    May 23, 2018 · narcosis (nar-koh-sis) n. a state of diminished consciousness or complete unconsciousness caused by the use of narcotic (i.e. opioid) drugs. The body's normal reactions to stimuli are diminished and the body may become sedated or completely anaesthetized.

  9. Jul 31, 2023 · Nitrogen narcosis is a change in consciousness, neuromuscular function, and behavior brought on by breathing compressed inert gasses. It has also been called depth intoxication, “narks,” and rapture of the deep.

  10. Nitrogen narcosis describes the anesthetic effect of increased nitrogen levels that typically occurs in divers at depths below 70 feet of sea water (fsw). Symptoms include light‐headedness, euphoria, and loss of fine motor coordination.

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