Abstract

PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECT OF DEEP SEA DIVING ON BODY SYSTEM

Dr. Swapnali P. Mate*, Dr. D. T. Kodape, Dr. R. S. Dhimdhime, Dr. M. C. Kirte, Dr. Tabassum Kauser and Dr. S. L. Gaikwad

Abstract

The depth at which Deep Sea begins is about 200m, where sunlight becomes less for photosynthesis.as we all know that hydrostatic pressure is one of the most important environmental factors affecting deep sea life. since ancient times Deep sea diving has been done by people, many people mostly Greeks initially used deep sea diving for commercial purpose to collect lots goods before becoming a very popular recreational activity as it is today.as with any form of physical activity, the body undergoes a series of physical pains that places strain. The changes occur varies with depth and time. When the person dives this may leads to short term or long term affects which causes physiological effects on body system. Some of them is named under the head of nitrogen narcosis, DCS, oxygen toxicity etc. The nitrogen narcosis has symptoms which we can resemble with alcohol intoxication. These effects occur may be very harmful if not treated as soon as possible.

Keywords: Deep sea, Diving, Hydrostatic pressure etc.