Description

Inert Gas Narcosis is a condition that occurs when divers breathe in gases that are inert at surface pressure, such as nitrogen, at high pressures underwater. This can lead to symptoms similar to intoxication, affecting cognitive and motor functions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in contexts discussing diving and decompression sickness. It is important to stick to the term 'Intoxicación por Profundidad' in formal settings, as colloquial terms may vary regionally. Avoid mixing it up with other types of gas-related conditions.

Example Sentences

EN: Inert Gas Narcosis can impair a diver's judgment and reaction times, leading to dangerous situations underwater.

ES: La intoxicación por profundidad puede afectar el juicio y los tiempos de reacción de un buzo, lo que puede llevar a situaciones peligrosas bajo el agua.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing with 'intoxicación por alcohol'; misinterpreting the effects as purely physical rather than cognitive; mixing up with decompression sickness.