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Nitrox
From GAWDAwiki
Nitrox is a gas mixture made up of nitrogen and oxygen (and sometimes trace gases).[Brubakk and Neuman] Breathing air contains 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% trace gases, with argon being the highest portion. Nitrox is commonly used in scuba diving, with the most common mixes containing 32% or 36% oxygen. Early studies found that the increased oxygen had no significant reduction of the effect of decompression sickness (ie the bends)[1]. Divers may use nitrox tables or a nitrox-capable dive computer to determine their decompression requirements.
Read More on Nitrox Use: http://www.ehow.com/facts_7294818_nitrox-composition-being-used_.html
- http://www.environics.com/Product/Gas-Blending-Gas-Delivery-Systems/
- Brubakk, A. O.; T. S. Neuman (2003). Bennett and Elliott's physiology and medicine of diving, 5th Rev ed.. United States: Saunders Ltd.. pp. 800.
- Logan, JA (1961). "An evaluation of the equivalent air depth theory". United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit Technical Report NEDU-RR-01-61.
