by HBOT News | Apr 4, 1998 | Stroke
Abstract: Cardiovascular function was assessed in 20 ASA I-II patients, scheduled for elective orthopaedic surgery with tourniquet in order to compare the haemodynamic changes induced by unilateral spinal anaesthesia and combined sciatico-femoral nerve block. After...
by HBOT News | Dec 31, 1997 | Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: In the course of a decompression at flight level 280 (28,000 ft) in an altitude chamber flight, a 45-yr-old cabin air traffic controller developed sudden numbness in his left upper and lower extremities and, soon after, complete paralysis in the left side,...
by HBOT News | Dec 10, 1997 | Spinal Cord Injuries
Abstract: The effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) in predicting the recovery after surgery in patients with cervical compression myelopathy was evaluated. HBO has been used to treat brain and spinal cord diseases, but the effect is generally temporary....
by HBOT News | Aug 1, 1997 | Stroke
Abstract: A 24 year-old woman developed acute hemiplegia and a seizure following accidental catheterization of the right common carotid artery and total parenteral nutrition infusion. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed lesions in the frontal lobe and...
by HBOT News | Jun 1, 1997 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Wound healing can be enhanced and wound infections prevented, often by simple, inexpensive, readily available means. Preoperative evaluation for impediments to healing, such as malnutrition, vasoconstriction, hyperglycemia, and steroid use, allows correction...
