Nitrox: miracle gas or double jeopardy?

Article Abstract:

There exists a number of glaring misconceptions regarding the usage of nitrox in scuba diving. Nitrox use may not be as safe as what a number of recreational divers proclaim. Responsible divers should understand the risks and limitations involved if they intend to try mixed gas in recreational deep sea ventures.

Analysis, Equipment and supplies, Nitrogen oxides, Nitrogen oxide, Divers, Divers (Persons), Scuba diving

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Nitrox ban in the Caribbean

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The Cayman Islands Watersports Operators Assn (CIWOA) and the Cayman Recompression Chamber Facility announced a ban on the treatment of nitrox-related accidents in the Grand Cayman facility. The CIWOA also warned members against conducting nitrox diving lessons to recreational divers.

Care and treatment, Laws, regulations and rules, Compressed air, Decompression sickness

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Naturally nitrox: an enriched vacation, Cayman style

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Skin divers can experience the joy of nitrox training and diving while on a tropical vacation on Grand Cayman Islands. Nitrox diving involves filtering and compressing natural air to produce enriched air. Nitrox has been proven safe for recreational diving.

Study and teaching, Recreation, Grand Cayman Island

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