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Area of Science:

  • Wound healing research
  • Hyperbaric medicine

Background:

  • Chronic wounds pose a significant clinical challenge.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an advanced treatment modality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify common wound types treated with HBOT.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of HBOT based on wound chronicity.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study analyzing 200 patient records at a Brazilian Hyperbaric Centre.
  • Data included patient demographics, wound type, number of HBOT sessions, and wound care.
  • Statistical analysis involved descriptive statistics and the chi-square test.

Main Results:

  • The most frequent indications for HBOT were venous ulcers, traumatic injuries, and diabetic foot ulcers.
  • Patients with chronic wounds received fewer sessions (61.1%) but showed wound healing or reduction (62.0%) compared to acute wounds.

Conclusions:

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy demonstrates effectiveness in treating chronic wounds.
  • HBOT offers a viable therapeutic option for complex wound management.