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Chapter-17 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

BOOK TITLE: Oxygen Therapy

Author
1. Jindal SK
2. Tampi PS
ISBN
9788184481976
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10584_17
Edition
2/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
14
Author Affiliations
1. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Chandigarh, Punjab, India, Telemedicine Postgraduate, Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh; Jindal Clinics, Chandigarh, India, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Medical Director, Jindal Clinics, Chandigarh, India, Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
2. Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Center, II Floor, New Wing, 12, New Marine Lines, Mumbai, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, New Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Abstract

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at a pressure greater than that at sea-level. There occurs an increased oxygen carrying capacity of blood due to the increased oxygen content dissolved in plasma and a higher PaO2. The increased oxygen delivery to the tissues may promote healing, phagocytosis and antibiotic action. The most definite indications include the decompression sickness, air embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning and gas-gangrene. It is also used as an adjunct to treatment of cancers and various miscellaneous conditions including the sepsis, non-healing wounds, venous ulcers, crush injuries and others. Complications of oxygen toxicity and barotraumas are more common with hyperbaric therapy. Various different types of chambers are available for hyperbaric therapy.

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