Cognitive Functions in Scuba, Technical and Saturation Diving
Scuba diving as a recreational activity is becoming increasingly popular. However, the safety of this activity, especially in the out-of-comfort zone, has been discussed worldwide. The latest publications bring conclusions regarding negative effects on cognitive functions. We compare the acute and c...
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| author | Rita I. Sharma Anna B. Marcinkowska Natalia D. Mankowska Monika Waśkow Jacek Kot Pawel J. Winklewski |
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| description | Scuba diving as a recreational activity is becoming increasingly popular. However, the safety of this activity, especially in the out-of-comfort zone, has been discussed worldwide. The latest publications bring conclusions regarding negative effects on cognitive functions. We compare the acute and chronic effects of diving on cognitive functioning depending on the type of dive performed, including recreational, technical and saturation diving. However, the results of research show that acute and chronic effects on cognitive functions can be negative. While acute effects are reversible after the ascent, chronic effects include white matter lesions in magnetic resonance imaging scans. We believe that more investigations should be performed to determine the chronic effects that could be observed after a few months of observations in a group of regular, intense divers. In addition, publications referring to technical divers are very limited, which is disquieting, as this particular group of divers seems to be neglected in research concerning the effects of diving on cognitive functions. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fd9a01e17c91483990cda3b9b30227812023-11-16T19:13:25ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372023-01-0112222910.3390/biology12020229Cognitive Functions in Scuba, Technical and Saturation DivingRita I. Sharma0Anna B. Marcinkowska1Natalia D. Mankowska2Monika Waśkow3Jacek Kot4Pawel J. Winklewski5Department of Human Physiology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, PolandApplied Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Department of Human Physiology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, PolandApplied Cognitive Neuroscience Lab, Department of Human Physiology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, PolandInstitute of Health Sciences, Pomeranian University in Slupsk, 76-200 Slupsk, PolandNational Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine, Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia, Medical University of Gdansk, 81-519 Gdynia, PolandDepartment of Human Physiology, Medical University of Gdansk, 80-210 Gdansk, PolandScuba diving as a recreational activity is becoming increasingly popular. However, the safety of this activity, especially in the out-of-comfort zone, has been discussed worldwide. The latest publications bring conclusions regarding negative effects on cognitive functions. We compare the acute and chronic effects of diving on cognitive functioning depending on the type of dive performed, including recreational, technical and saturation diving. However, the results of research show that acute and chronic effects on cognitive functions can be negative. While acute effects are reversible after the ascent, chronic effects include white matter lesions in magnetic resonance imaging scans. We believe that more investigations should be performed to determine the chronic effects that could be observed after a few months of observations in a group of regular, intense divers. In addition, publications referring to technical divers are very limited, which is disquieting, as this particular group of divers seems to be neglected in research concerning the effects of diving on cognitive functions.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/2/229divingcognitionhigh-pressure neurological syndrome |
| spellingShingle | Rita I. Sharma Anna B. Marcinkowska Natalia D. Mankowska Monika Waśkow Jacek Kot Pawel J. Winklewski Cognitive Functions in Scuba, Technical and Saturation Diving Biology diving cognition high-pressure neurological syndrome |
| title | Cognitive Functions in Scuba, Technical and Saturation Diving |
| title_full | Cognitive Functions in Scuba, Technical and Saturation Diving |
| title_fullStr | Cognitive Functions in Scuba, Technical and Saturation Diving |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cognitive Functions in Scuba, Technical and Saturation Diving |
| title_short | Cognitive Functions in Scuba, Technical and Saturation Diving |
| title_sort | cognitive functions in scuba technical and saturation diving |
| topic | diving cognition high-pressure neurological syndrome |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/2/229 |
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