Extremely deep bounce dives: planning and physiological challenges based on the experiences of a sample of French-speaking technical divers
These dives require rigorous preparation, robust support systems, equipment modifications, and perfect skills to reduce risks, which remain excessively high. Data are lacking to validate current practices. Decompression procedures must be adapted for these demanding mixed-gas dives, which are inevitably prolonged. A dry underwater habitat could improve decompression tolerance. The role of hydrogen as a breathing gas remains uncertain and still needs to be clarified, but some consider it a promising avenue for further exploration.
Authors
- Emmanuel Dugrenot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6863-7919)
- Bernard Gardette
- Emmanuel Gouin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3691-5870)
Institutions
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
- North Carolina State University (US)
- Université de Bretagne Occidentale (FR)
- École nationale d'ingénieurs de Brest (FR)
- Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises (France) (FR)
- Laboratoire des Sciences et Techniques de l’Information de la Communication et de la Connaissance (FR)
- Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Brest (FR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine Journal
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.28920/dhm55.2.203-210
- Primary Topic
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00