High-Pressure Nervous Syndrome (HPNS): Brief Information
High-Pressure Nervous Syndrome (HPNS) is a neurological condition caused by exposure to extremely high pressures. It is commonly seen in deep-sea divers who descend too quickly while breathing helium-oxygen mixtures, or in situations where the human body is placed under high ambient pressure. HPNS mainly affects the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord….