The only way to avoid the risk of the bends is not to dive! Because that is not an option, this new book will help divers understand decompression sickness better.
The author has incorporated all aspects of the decompression issue, both theoretical and practical, from the perspective of the recreational diver.
The book explores the mechanics of bubble formation, biochemical changes caused by DCS, and the role of blood flow, tissue density, and other factors that may contribute to a divers susceptibility to the bends.