What measures can be taken to avoid decompression sickness?
- Dive within the limits of your computer or your diving tables.
- Keep your ascent rate to a maximum 10 meters a minute.
- Do not plan dives that need a decompression stop.
- Make the three minute safety stop at a depth of 5 meters.
- Don’t dive more than three times a day.
- Always plan your deepest dive first.
- If you are diving for several days in a row, plan your last day dive free.
- Drink a lot of water before and after diving. Limit alcohol to the minimum during a dive vacation.
- Don’t do any hard work before or after diving.
- Make sure you are in good physical condition and well rested.
- Make sure there is an interval of at least 24 hours between diving and travel by air or climbing up mountains.