by HBOT News | Nov 10, 2012 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is discussed as an adjuvant option to treat necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTI). While the Federal Joint Committee decided in 2007 not to support HBOT for the indication necrotizing fasciitis and Fournier’s...
by HBOT News | Nov 7, 2012 | Burns
Abstract: Studies investigating hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) to improve outcome in burns have been inconclusive. In this study, we aimed to characterize early thermal burns injury in adult patients with < 40% total body surface area (TBSA) and to determine the...
by HBOT News | Nov 6, 2012 | Stroke
Abstract: Several studies have provided evidence with regard to the neuroprotection benefits of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy in cases of stroke, and HBO also promotes bone marrow stem cells (BMSCs) proliferation and mobilization. This study investigates the...
by HBOT News | Nov 1, 2012 | Peripheral Neuropathy
Abstract: Carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication is a leading cause of severe neuropsychological impairments. Peripheral nerve injury has rarely been reported. It consists usually in a demyelinating polyneuropathy or mononeuropathy affecting mainly the lower limbs....
by HBOT News | Oct 31, 2012 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Necrotizing soft tissue infections are a complex pathological spectrum of symptoms and result in a significantly increased risk of mortality depending on the degree of dissemination as well as the underlying bacterial infection. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy...
