= Decompression accidents and incidents
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Decompression accidents and incidents typically refer to events that occur during the process of returning from high pressure environments, such as scuba diving or deep-sea diving, where divers are exposed to increased levels of pressure. The term often encompasses two major areas: 1. **Decompression Sickness (DCS)**: Also known as "the bends," DCS occurs when dissolved gases, primarily nitrogen, come out of solution and form bubbles in the body as a diver ascends too quickly from deep water.
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