Nitrogen narcosis is a dangerous condition that can affect divers, especially when diving deeper than 30 meters. The exact mechanisms behind nitrogen narcosis are still being investigated, but it has to do with nitrogen gas affecting the nerve transmissions in the body during high pressure. Nitrogen is not the only gas that affects nerve transmissions when the body experience high pressure, the state of intoxication, for example, can be caused by hydrogen and argon. Since the air inhaled by divers a lot of nitrogen (as the air we breathe on the surface every day), nitrogen narcosis was the first type of gas anesthesia for experienced divers, hence the name. Today the condition is also known as inert gas narcosis. The effects of nitrogen narcosis are similar to the effects of anesthetic gas or alcohol. The famous diver Jacques Cousteau, expressed in the "rapture of the deep." As a diver must be focused and act responsible – and more so at great depths – nitrogen narcosis can have disastrous consequences. A diver may have forgotten to check how much air he or she has left, extended stay or forget safety stops when ascending to the surface to do. Some divers have even begun to take their equipment and tested their mouth with a piece of fish to share. Nitrogen narcosis can be lethal due to nitrogen poisoning. It may be difficult for the affected diver to realize that he or she is developing nitrogen narcosis, since the level of intoxication will increase gradually. It is therefore important to always keep an eye on your partner during the dive and try to detect illogical behavior. Many divers regularly the mental state of his friend's partner to show the number of fingers. Before diving, divers have agreed that 3 fingers are displayed, the friend respond showing 2 fingers, then 8 fingers shows the 7 friends must have their fingers and so on. A diver suffering from nitrogen narcosis might calculate the wrong number, or give a number of fingers that is not consistent with the number he or she calculated. The diver may also lose interest in performing these checks the safety and ignore the fellow. If you suspect that you or your dog suffering from nitrogen narcosis, it must immediately begin your ascent to shallower Depts. Never panic and head for the surface to be stopped as soon as possible security sectors. The effects of nitrogen narcosis usually takes when it reaches shallower depths, even when away from the surface. Sometimes a partner of influence can be very reluctant to go up, because they are unaware of the problem. Before a deep dive can be a good idea to have a character that means "nitrogen narcosis, we must climb. Never less than 20 meters diving, deep diving, unless you have completed the training. During the training you will learn more about how to avoid nitrogen narcosis. A rapid descent should be avoided as it will increase the pressure very quickly and nitrogen gas dissolves more slowly in the blood of many other gases. Nitrogen narcosis seems to be most common during the dives that the diver has made a rapid descent, but can also occur after a very slow decline. Many experienced divers recommend a descent into a very steady pace in deep diving, as this sudden change and unbalanced solution of gas in the blood . This method is not scientifically proven. Never use a sedative, including alcohol and marijuana before you dive. All sedatives increase the risk of nitrogen narcosis. Please note that THC is stored in the body for a long time. sedatives should be avoided prior to dives, even when prescribed by a physician.