by HBOT News | Dec 9, 2006 | Stroke
Abstract: Cerebral hypoxia may be the main component of cell damage caused by ischemia. Previous studies demonstrated a neuroprotective effect of early hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment in various animal models of focal cerebral ischemia. Neuropathologic study showed...
by HBOT News | Dec 7, 2006 | Cancer
Abstract: To evaluate the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in treatment of severe refractory radiation-induced hemorrhagic proctitis. Nine patients with median age 75 (range, 66-83) treated with hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) at University of Cincinnati were reviewed....
by HBOT News | Nov 1, 2006 | Stroke
Abstract: Patients may become sedated with spinal anesthesia; however, the effect of the extent of spinal block on the Bispectral index (BIS), a processed electroencephalographic variable, has not been fully investigated. We evaluated the influence of the extent of...
by HBOT News | Oct 31, 2006 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: One suggested treatment for chronic brain injury (CBI) is the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). The present study was an evaluation of neuropsychological improvement after HBOT in CBI patients. Study 1 compared test – retest results of 21 CBI...
by HBOT News | Oct 22, 2006 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: A standard treatment procedure for necrotizing fasciitis in the head and neck region was introduced in 1999 at Rigshospitalet (National Hospital of Denmark) Copenhagen. The new procedure introduced more drastic surgical debridement than before, combined with...
