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Medical hyperbaric oxygen therapy: 22 cases

L Welsh F Matos, L U Matos, T P deTreville

    Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
    |June 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Hyperbaric oxygen therapy showed benefits for conditions like gas gangrene and osteomyelitis, but had limited success with soft tissue wounds and carbon monoxide poisoning in this patient series.

    Area of Science:

    • Hyperbaric medicine
    • Clinical outcomes research

    Background:

    • Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber.
    • Its application has been explored for various medical conditions.

    Observation:

    • A retrospective review of 22 patients treated with HBO therapy between 1976-1979 was conducted.
    • The study examined patient outcomes across different diagnoses.

    Findings:

    • Seventeen out of 22 patients experienced benefits from HBO therapy.
    • Positive responses were noted in gas gangrene and osteomyelitis cases.
    • Limited efficacy was observed in carbon monoxide poisoning and soft tissue wound healing.

    Implications:

    • This case series highlights the variable effectiveness of HBO therapy.

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  • It underscores the need for further research into optimal patient selection and treatment protocols.