by HBOT News | Aug 15, 2001 | Burns
Abstract: Many reports showed that level of soluble interleukin 2 receptor (sIL-2R) in sera was obviously increased in burn patients, while plasma fibronectin (Fn) was markedly decreased, and they had close relation with the occurrence and development of burn...
by HBOT News | May 13, 1998 | Burns
Abstract: Most previous animal studies reporting improved epithelialisation and healing of burn wounds under hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) did not include the conventional treatment with topical antibiotics as part of the protocol, and did not compare the effectiveness of...
by HBOT News | Aug 1, 1997 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to evaluate effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) and penicillin (PCN) therapy in a murine model of streptococcal myositis. The thighs of Swiss Webster mice were inoculated with Streptococcus pyogenes. Four groups were evaluated:...
by HBOT News | Oct 1, 1993 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: A multidisciplinary wound care clinic was established to diagnose and treat patients with nonhealing ulcers of the lower extremity. The clinic was organized under the direction of the departments of vascular surgery and dermatology with support by the...
by HBOT News | Jul 1, 1993 | Cancer
Abstract: Irradiation-associated chest wall lesions pose a significant health hazard to the patient. The principles of management include (1) biopsy of any open wounds to rule out the recurrence or persistence of tumor, (2) aggressive debridement of all offending...
