Pearls in hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a challenging case series
Richard Simman1, Aurel Mihani2, Jill Michalak3
1ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, OH; Conrad Jobst Vascular Institute, ProMedica Health System, Inc, Toledo, OH; Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, OH.
Wounds : a Compendium of Clinical Research and Practice
|October 17, 2022
Summary
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can be safely administered to patients with complex conditions, even with limited information on device interactions. This case series shows clinical improvement and no adverse events in patients receiving HBOT.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- 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.
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