Immersion Pulmonary Edema (IPE) is a relatively new form of hemodynamic pulmonary edema. The number of cases has been increasing over the last ten years and it has become the second most common cause of hospitalization for military divers, after decompression sickness. The pathophysiological mechanisms of IPE are not completely known. Its occurrence is linked to a combination of factors related to the environmental constraints of diving, as well as to the diver's equipment. The main external factors are increased hydrostatic pressure, cold, intense effort and emotional stress. The impact of internal factors is not known. At this time, no severe forms of IPE have been identified in the military. However, it is important to identify this pathology at an early stage, even if the signs appear minor, because the continuation of underwater activity can significantly worsen the clinical picture. The risk of recurrence (greater than 15%) could result in a severe or even lethal accident.
Military or civilian diver with at least 100 dives
Between the ages of 18 and 60
Good physical condition (able to run/swim for 30 minutes at a constant pace).
Divers with a current temporary medical incapacity to dive
Persons with contraindications to physical exercise and/or scuba diving
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Parallel
Terrestrial exercise
Other interventionAt visit 1 (Day 0), an exercise test will be performed (maximal incremental test), followed by a 30-minute submaximal exercise at constant load. During this exercise, continuous data collection will be performed: * Continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram * Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and ventilation.
Swimming exercise
Other interventionAt visit 2 (Day 7), the subjects will perform a swimming exercise in the experimental pool equipped with a turbine to create a counter-current. The water speed will be constant (4 min per 100 m, i.e. 1.5 km/h). The duration of the exercise will be 30 minutes. Each diver will breathe with the help of a snorkel. During this exercise, continuous data collection will be performed: * Continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram * Continuous monitoring of blood pressure and ventilation.
Transthoracic cardiac ultrasound
DeviceThe participants will have a transthoracic cardiac ultrasound to measure the dilatations of the cardiac cavities at visit 1 and 2.
Transthoracic pulmonary ultrasound
DeviceThe participants will have a transthoracic pulmonary ultrasound to quantify the presence of signs of pulmonary vascular overload (comet tails) at visit 1 and 2.
Blood collection
Biological/VaccineSeveral blood samples will be collected at visit 1 and 2.
Hemodynamic modifications of the cardiac cavities after exercise
The hemodynamic modifications of the cardiac cavities (before/after exercise) will be measured with transthoracic cardiac ultrasound.
Ventilatory regimes
Ventilation regimes will be measured with transthoracic pulmonary ultrasound.
Pulmonary compliance
Ventilation regimes will be measured with transthoracic pulmonary ultrasound.
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