SUUNTO Stinger User Manual

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Static apnea blackout Unconsciousness due to gradual oxygen depletion caused by

holding one's breath too long. It can occur anywhere,

particularly at the surface, and is not associated with depth

or pressure changes. It commonly occurs in swimming pools

at the surface or during long underwater endurance swims.

SURF TIME

Abbreviation for surface interval time.

Surface interval time Elapsed time between surfacing from a dive and beginning a

descent for the subsequent repetitive dive.

Tissue group

Theoretical concept used to model bodily tissues for the

construction of decompression tables or calculations.

Whole-Body Toxicity Another form of oxygen toxicity, which is caused by

prolonged exposure to high oxygen partial pressures. The

most common symptoms are irritation in the lungs, a burning

sensation in the chest, coughing and reduction of the vital

capacity. Also called Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity. See also

OTU.

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