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An unexpected death during oxygen-ozone therapy.

D Marchetti1, G La Monaca

  • 1Institute of Forensic Medicine, S. Cuore University, Rome, Italy.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|June 28, 2000
PubMed
Summary

A patient died unexpectedly from gas embolism during medical ozone therapy for psoriasis. This rare complication highlights the need to study the risks and benefits of oxygen-ozone (O2/O3) treatments.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical therapy
  • Dermatology
  • Critical care medicine

Background:

  • Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the skin.
  • Autohemotransfusion is a medical procedure where blood is withdrawn, treated, and then reinfused.
  • Oxygen-ozone (O2/O3) therapy is an alternative treatment modality explored for various conditions.

Observation:

  • An unexpected fatality occurred during an oxygen-ozone (O2/O3) therapy session.
  • The therapy was administered via autohemotransfusion for the treatment of psoriasis.
  • The cause of death was identified as gas embolism.

Findings:

  • Gas embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of medical procedures involving gas administration.
  • The autohemotransfusion method of O2/O3 delivery may pose specific risks.

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  • This case represents an unusual adverse event associated with medical ozone application.

    • Implications:

    • Further research is warranted to thoroughly evaluate the safety profile of oxygen-ozone (O2/O3) therapy.
    • Clinical guidelines for O2/O3 administration may need to be revised to mitigate risks like gas embolism.
    • Healthcare providers should be aware of the potential for severe adverse events during O2/O3 therapy, even when administered for benign conditions like psoriasis.