Explore our database on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Research below.
Extivita maintains an extensive research & publication database for various diseases and therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Neurofeedback, Nutritional IV Therapy, Infrared Sauna, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy.
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Abstract: Accurate assessment and timely interventions are critical in the treatment of patients affected with necrotizing fasciitis, a rare, fulminating, potentially life-threatening, infectious process of the soft tissues. Understanding the natural history and...
Abstract: An 82-year-old female, with left femoral neck fracture was scheduled for left hip hemiarthroplasty, under spinal anaesthesia. She had been suffering from diabetes, hypertension, lung cancer and was previously treated with IV aminophylline for respiratory...
Abstract: Oxygen is required for angiogenesis, collagen deposition, re-epithelialisation and oxidative killing of bacteria. This paper gives a brief overview of the evidence on the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in promoting wound healing. Kuffler, , , , , , ,...
Abstract: Pulmonary injury from smoke inhalation is common in burn victims, significantly contributing to the morbidity and mortality of fire-related injuries. The impacts of improvement in other aspects of burn care have not been mirrored in treatment of smoke...
Abstract: Spinal cord injuries include original injury and secondary injury. The aim of therapy is to prevent and reduce the secondary injury. The traditional therapy can alleviate the secondary injury of spinal cord through surgery that can both relieve the pressure...
Abstract: Strokes remain an uncommon but significant complication of cardiac surgery. Cerebral air embolism is the likely aetiology in the majority of cases. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the recognised treatment for cerebral air embolism associated with compressed air...
Abstract: This paper reviews the current literature on smoke inhalation injuries with special attention to the effects of hydrogen cyanide. It is assumed that cyanide poisoning is still an overlooked diagnosis in fire victims. Treatment against cyanide poisoning in...
Abstract: Hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and carbon monoxide (CO) may be important components of smoke from fire accidents. Accordingly, patients admitted to hospital from fire accidents may have been exposed to both HCN and CO. Cyanide (CN) intoxication results in cytotoxic...
Abstract Optimal functioning of the central and peripheral nervous system is dependent on a constant supply of appropriate nutrients. The first section of this review discusses neurologic manifestations related to deficiency of key nutrients such as vitamin B(12),...