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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: an introduction.

¹California State University, School of Nursing, San Marcos, CA 92096, USA. acarney@csusm.edu

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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has evolved significantly from historical applications to modern medical uses. This overview details its journey and current role in 21st-century patient care.

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Area of Science:

Medical History
Clinical Hyperbaric Medicine
21st Century Healthcare Innovations

Background:

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) possesses a long and varied history globally.
Its applications have spanned military uses, civil engineering, and medical innovations.
HBOT has undergone extensive debate and modification, leading to its current acceptance in diverse patient care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of the historical development of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
To trace the evolution of HBOT from its origins through trial and error to modern clinical applications.
To highlight the current role and acceptance of HBOT in 21st-century medicine and nursing.

Main Methods:

Historical review of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Analysis of its progression through different applications and innovations.
Examination of its integration into contemporary medical and nursing practices.

Main Results:

HBOT has a rich history with diverse applications, including wound care and military use.
The therapy is utilized in both single monoplace and multipatient hyperbaric chambers.
Significant advancements have occurred, leading to its acceptance in multiple patient care areas.

Conclusions:

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has a well-documented history of evolution and adaptation.
Modern development has solidified its place in various aspects of 21st-century clinical care.
Ongoing use in wound care and military applications demonstrates its continued relevance.