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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 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.
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.
nar·co·sis. (nahr-kō'sis) General and nonspecific reversible depression of neuronal excitability, produced by a number of physical and chemical agents, usually resulting in stupor rather than in anesthesia (with which narcosis was once synonymous). [G. narkōtikos, a benumbing]
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.
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Nov 15, 2023 · Nitrogen narcosis is a condition that primarily affects divers who descend to depths beyond 100 feet (30 meters). The main culprit behind this phenomenon is the increased pressure at these depths, which alters the behavior of gases in the body.
