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Area of Science:

  • Wound healing research
  • Hyperbaric medicine

Background:

  • Oxygen's critical role in wound healing is well-established.
  • Debate continues regarding the efficacy of oxygen delivery systems for wound treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advantages and disadvantages of topical oxygen treatment (TOT).
  • To synthesize current literature on the application of TOT in wound care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on topical oxygen treatment.
  • Analysis of treatment protocols involving 100% oxygen delivery.

Main Results:

  • Topical oxygen treatment involves daily 90-minute sessions of 100% oxygen.
  • Treatment is administered at slightly above 1 atmosphere absolute pressure.
  • Recent interest in TOT for wound management has increased.

Conclusions:

  • The efficacy of topical oxygen treatment requires further conclusive evidence.
  • A balanced perspective on the pros and cons of TOT is presented based on existing data.