optional (required for Project Dive Exploration), single

—

<anysymptoms> puts into brackets possible symptoms of the decompression sickness (DCS) which did occur during or after the dive. For this, <notes> is used for description of the symptoms.

<informationafterdive>

<notes>

<alcoholbeforedive>, <dive>, <equipmentmalfunction>, <exercisebeforedive>, <exposuretoaltitude>, <informationbeforedive>, <medicationbeforedive>, <notes>, <problems>, <stateofrestbeforedive>, <thermalcomfort>, <workload>

(see also <dive>)

<!-- no DCS symptoms during or after dive -->
<anysymptoms>
    <notes>
        <para>
            none
        </para>
    </notes>
</anysymptoms>
                

<!-- no DCS symptoms during or after dive, but a comment is given -->
<anysymptoms>
    <notes>
        <para>
            The divecomputer gives a warning concerning a too rapid ascent. Additionally,
            the mandatory three minutes stop at a depth of three meters was skipped.
            But no DCS symptoms - luckily...???
        </para>
    </notes>
</anysymptoms>
                

<!-- DCS symptoms did occur - simple description via text -->
<anysymptoms>
    <notes>
        <para>
            About one hour after finishing the dive some itching occurs at arms and back,
            the areas are coloured reddish.
        </para>
    </notes>
</anysymptoms>
                

<!-- DCS symptoms did occur - extensive description with additional pictures -->
<anysymptoms>
    <notes>
        <para>
            About one hour after finishing the dive some itching occurs at arms and back,
            the areas are coloured reddish. The following picture was taken about 70 min
            after the dive:
        </para>
        <link ref="reddish_skin_after_70min"/>
        <para>
            This picture was taken about two hours after the dive:
        </para>
        <link ref="reddish_skin_after_120min"/>
    </notes>
</anysymptoms>