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Old 13th Dec 2012, 12:45
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B Fraser
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From memory (Daltons law and all that), pure O2 at 200mb (roughly 3 psi) is about the same partial pressure as breathing normal air at sea level. The release of nitrogen into the bloodstream and joints from body tissue is the problem unless you pre-breath for a prolonged period beforehand e.g. "the bends" as already mentioned above.

Is this correct ?
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