Definition
of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy involves
the inhalation of 100% oxygen at an elevated (i.e., greater
than sea-level) atmospheric pressure. In the treatment
of wounds...................(more)
Therapeutic
Mechanisms of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
HBO therapy provides immediate support
to poorly-perfused tissue in areas of compromised blood
flow. The increased pressure produced in a hyperbaric
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Undersea
and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) Approved Indications
for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
HBOT has proven to be effective in the
treatment of a wide variety .............................(more)
