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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI) presents significant challenges due to its complexity, limiting effective therapeutic options.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has demonstrated neuroprotective effects in various neurological conditions, yet its role in TBI management is debated.
  • This review examines the current evidence for HBOT in experimental and clinical TBI settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the applications of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the context of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  • To explore the potential neuroprotective mechanisms underlying HBOT's effects in TBI.
  • To assess the efficacy of HBOT as an adjunct therapy for TBI patients.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of experimental and clinical studies on HBOT for TBI.
  • Analysis of HBOT's impact on intracranial pressure, mortality, and neurobehavioral recovery.
  • Investigation of HBOT's cellular and molecular mechanisms, including oxygenation, metabolism, anti-apoptosis, and anti-inflammation.

Main Results:

  • Early or delayed multiple HBOT sessions can effectively reduce intracranial pressure in TBI.
  • HBOT administration is associated with improved survival rates and enhanced neurobehavioral recovery in TBI models.
  • HBOT exerts synergistic neuroprotective effects through enhanced tissue oxygenation, cellular metabolism, and anti-inflammatory/anti-apoptotic actions.

Conclusions:

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) presents a potentially valuable neuroprotective strategy for managing traumatic brain injury (TBI).
  • The combination of HBOT with other therapeutic targets may significantly improve long-term outcomes for TBI patients.
  • Further clinical research is warranted to solidify HBOT's role in TBI treatment protocols.