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Bill Mee wrote:
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> From a strictly physiological viewpoint you will definitely feel less
> tired and more "energetic" post dive following a lengthy exposure in the
> 100' range after breathing a gas mix where helium replaces part of the
> nitrogen. We know that red blood cells become rigid at high ppn2s and
> loose some of their hemodynamic characteristics which benefit plug
> capillary flow.  On the other hand helium is a "fast" highly mobile gas

Bill,

Please forgive my ignorance but, what are the (physiological??/Medical??)
side effects of red blood cells becoming rigid due to high ppn2's, can this
cause any problems with normal everyday health (in the long or short term),
is it permanent damage? What does this do to one's body?

Ciao

Dave Nunes
Infoview Client systems



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