Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 4, 2025
In Vivo Assessment of Alveolar Macrophage Efferocytosis Following Ozone Exposure
Published on: October 22, 2019
About the ozone ability in using adaptive chaos to restore a healthy state in the oxygen-ozone adjunct therapy
Salvatore Chirumbolo1, Marianno Franzini2, Luigi Valdenassi2
1Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine, University of Verona, Italy.
Abstract:
The action of ozone in medicine is a subject of interest and lively, controversial debates. Its mechanisms of action are still far from fully understood. However, it is possible that ozone triggers a series of dynamics in living organisms related to chaos, multi-stable phenomena, and oscillatory processes. Ozone may be involved in adaptive chaos. Adaptive chaos in health and the reduction of complexity in pathology are interconnected phenomena that describe the functional dynamics of biological systems. Adaptive chaos refers to a state of controlled, complex, and flexible behaviour exhibited by healthy biological systems. It allows for a dynamic balance between order and unpredictability, enabling the system to respond to various internal and external stimuli. In pathological states, the system loses its adaptive chaos, often becoming either too rigid or overly chaotic. This reduction in complexity limits the ability of the system to respond effectively to stimuli, making it prone to dysfunction. This paper addresses the role of ozone in these scenarios.
Related Concept Videos
01:46Oxidative Cleavage of Alkenes: Ozonolysis
Ozone is a symmetrical bent molecule stabilized by a resonance structure.
01:30Administering Oxygen by Mask
Administering oxygen by mask is a common nursing intervention that provides supplemental oxygen to patients with respiratory distress or chronic lung conditions. This procedure involves delivering oxygen at a specified rate through a face mask connected to an oxygen source.
Equipment
The equipment necessary for this procedure includes:
01:23Physiological Control of Respiration
Breathing, a seemingly passive process, is regulated by the respiratory center in the brainstem. This center coordinates the involuntary control of respirations, which means it occurs without conscious effort, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted pattern.
Regulation of Ventilation
The body maintains ventilation by monitoring levels of carbon dioxide (CO2), oxygen (O2), and hydrogen ion concentration (pH) in the arterial blood. Among these factors, the level of CO2 plays a crucial...
01:16Oxygen Delivering System II: Venturi Mask and Transtracheal Oxygen
Venturi Mask
The Venturi mask, named after the Venturi effect, is designed to deliver precise oxygen concentrations. It consists of a large tube with an oxygen inlet that narrows down, causing a pressure drop that pulls air in through adjustable side ports. The mask is a lightweight,...
01:16Treatment for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Oxygen Therapy for Respiratory Failure
Oxygen therapy is vital in increasing and maintaining blood oxygen levels in PAH patients. As a result, it aids in reducing fatigue,...
01:19Respiratory Assessment: Purpose and Indications
Objectives and Importance:
The primary goal of respiratory assessment is to evaluate patients at early risk of clinical deterioration. Since respiratory distress often precedes other signs of declining health, breathing patterns and sounds become a...