The use of a "leaky nitrogen reservoir" multicylinder ICD perfusion model offers a theoretical framework on which to base denitrogenation rates within and across tissue types. This modeling approach may permit the development of improved perfusion-enhancing denitrogenation strategies and DCS risk models. Dart T, Mock J, Beer J. Modeling intercapillary distance as a regulator of tissue denitrogenation rate. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2026; 97(3):137-144.
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