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  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) requires providers to understand contraindications.
  • Managing patients with relative contraindications for HBOT can be challenging due to sparse information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate challenging clinical scenarios involving HBOT administration.
  • To assess HBOT safety and efficacy in patients with relative contraindications and in situ devices.

Main Methods:

  • A case series of nine patients undergoing HBOT for diverse presentations.
  • Included patients with in situ devices and limited published data on interactions.

Main Results:

  • All nine patients experienced clinical improvement with HBOT.
  • No adverse events were reported during or after HBOT treatment.

Conclusions:

  • HBOT can be safely administered in complex cases, even with limited data.
  • Consultation with specialists and manufacturers is crucial for managing unique HBOT scenarios.