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Table 1 Characteristics of the dives studied

From: Observational study of potential risk factors of immersion pulmonary edema in healthy divers: exercise intensity is the main contributor

 

HOOKAH

SCUBA

 

Mean ± SD (min–max)

Mean ± SD (min–max)

Number of dives

202

61

Diving suit

Dry

Wet

Depth (msw)

30 ± 12 (8–48)

33 ± 11 (10–48)

Duration at the bottom (min)

43 ± 15 (9–77)

20 ± 7 (9–30)

Total duration of immersion (min)

64 ± 13 (18–113)

29 ± 7 (15–45)

  1. HOOKAH dives performed with an open-circuit umbilical supplying compressed gas diving apparatus
  2. SCUBA dives performed with a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus