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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.
narcosis A state of unconsciousness that may range from sleep to deep, irreversible coma. In most cases narcosis is caused by a drug.
noun. 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.
Jun 25, 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.
Jun 3, 2024 · Narcotics are drugs that produce analgesia, narcosis, and addiction and that sometimes also produce euphoria, a feeling of great elation. The best-known narcotics are the opiates, compounds found in or derived from opium.
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.
Jan 9, 2023 · It is essential to recognize impending or current CO2 narcosis; if left untreated, it can result in coma or death. This article primarily focuses on CO2 narcosis, but it is crucial to appreciate that hypercapnia has multiple end-organ effects contributing to the patient's deterioration.
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.
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.
Inert gas narcosis (nitrogen narcosis) results from breathing air at depths greater than 100 fsw. 79 Symptoms include loss of fine motor control and high-order mental skills, inappropriate response to emotional stress, hostility, and unconsciousness.
