by HBOT News | Jan 1, 1996 | Sarcoma
Abstract: Controversy exists concerning the optimal pO2 of the perfusate during isolated limb perfusion (ILP) with melphalan. Therefore we studied the implications of hyperbaric oxygen tensions in the perfusate. In 12 consecutive patients, subcutaneous pO2...
by HBOT News | Jan 1, 1996 | Cancer
Abstract: The feasibility and advantages of application of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO)-assisted polychemotherapy have been demonstrated. A procedure for treatment of lymphorrhea following breast surgery has been developed. The therapeutic effect of HBO procedures in...
by HBOT News | Jan 1, 1996 | Peripheral Neuropathy
Abstract: Neurotoxicity of spinally administered hyperbaric 5% lidocaine is becoming a serious concern in view of the recent literature. We report a case of probable neurotoxicity of hyperbaric 5% lidocaine, followed by an aseptic meningitis. This case report...
by HBOT News | Jan 1, 1996 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Within 20 cases of cervical acute necrotizing fasciitis treated in the intensive care unit and hyperbaric oxygen therapy department between 1986 and 1995, the authors report five cases of pharyngeal origin. 4 have been initially treated with...
by HBOT News | Dec 1, 1995 | Peripheral Neuropathy
Abstract: We recently reported several cases consistent with transient radicular irritation after spinal anesthesia with hyperbaric 5% lidocaine. The present prospective, blind, nonrandomized study was performed to determine the incidence of these transient neurologic...
