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Jacques Bessereau¹, Alexis Tabah, Nicolas Genotelle

¹Hyperbaric Medicine Centre, Pôle RUSH, Sainte-Marguerite Hospital, Marseille, France.

Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine : Journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc

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Middle-ear barotrauma (MEB) affects 13.6% of patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2). Difficulties with pressure equalization are key predictors of MEB in conscious patients.

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Area of Science:

Hyperbaric medicine
Otolaryngology
Patient safety

Background:

Middle-ear barotrauma (MEB) is a frequent complication of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2).
Incidence of MEB varies significantly across treatment centers and patient populations.
Identifying patients at high risk for MEB is crucial for improving treatment safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify patient-specific risk factors for developing middle-ear barotrauma (MEB) during hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2).

Main Methods:

A prospective study was conducted on 130 patients treated in a multiplace HBO2 chamber.
Otoscopic examination using the Haines and Harris classification assessed MEB before and after HBO2 treatment.
Data on patient demographics, treatment indications, and intubation status were collected.

Main Results:

MEB occurred in 13.6% of all patients (12.4% conscious, 24.4% intubated).
Repetitive treatments and difficulties with pressure equalization were identified as significant risk factors for MEB.
Age, sex, and mechanical ventilation did not influence MEB incidence.

Conclusions:

The incidence of HBO2-induced MEB was 13.6%, with no significant difference between intubated and non-intubated patients.
For non-comatose patients, difficulties in pressure equalization strongly predicted MEB development.
These findings highlight the importance of monitoring pressure equalization in patients undergoing HBO2.