Abstract: To explore physicians' knowledge of and attitudes toward hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in order to better understand current diabetic foot ulcer management practices and to determine potential barriers to HBOT use. A 24-item questionnaire. Primary Care...
Abstract: Chronic diabetic foot ulcers are a source of major concern for both patients and health care systems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the management of chronic diabetic foot ulcers. The Hyperbaric...
Abstract: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and serious complication of diabetes mellitus. The presence of an unhealed DFU increases the risk of infection, amputation and death. Low rates of DFU healing remain a challenge. Recognizing these issues, a consensus...
Abstract: The randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Diabetic Patients with Chronic Foot Ulcers (HODFU) study showed beneficial effect of HBOT. As this treatment is expensive and time-consuming, being able to select patients...
Abstract: This article reviews the essentials hyperbaric medicine. Specifically, we review the basic mechanism of action, the six most common indications for treatment, methods of accessing care, typical treatment concerns, and effectiveness of hyperbaric medicine....
Abstract: , , , , , , , , (2010). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for refractory wounds. The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics, 2010 Mar;52(1333):19-20. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20300054
Abstract: Oxygen is required for angiogenesis, collagen deposition, re-epithelialisation and oxidative killing of bacteria. This paper gives a brief overview of the evidence on the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in promoting wound healing. Kuffler, , , , , , ,...
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy continues to be discussed as another adjunctive therapy in the continuum of wound care. There is a dearth of evidence from randomized clinical trials on HBO therapy. For evidence-based practice, more randomized, controlled studies...
