The Dangers of Dehydration
// May 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Medical
It seems odd in a way: Divers can be floating in millions of gallons of water, yet find themselves as parched as desert sands. Unfortunately, this predicament can have serious consequences for divers. There are several ways in which diving and the underwater environment contribute to dehydration. It is important to understand these factors and how to prevent or remedy them, since dehydration is thought to increase the risk for DCS. (more…)
