ELI5- Why is it dangerous for a scuba diver to ascend too quickly? 366 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.65K January 10, 2022 0 Comments ELI5- Why is it dangerous for a scuba diver to ascend too quickly? In: 19 10 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted January 10, 2022 0 Comments I didn’t see it mentioned, but it’s nitrogen gas that causes the issues seen in the bends. Substituting helium for nitrogen can help prevent decompression sickness, and allow for deeper dives, but it is a lot more expensive. You are viewing 1 out of 10 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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