Patient’s perspective on hyperbaric oxygen treatment of osteoradionecrosis.
Abstract: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a known complication to radiation therapy for head and neck cancer with a prevalence of 5-7% among radiated patients. Treatment might include dental surgery and reconstruction of the jawbone as well as hyperbaric oxygen treatment...
In vitro evaluation of a novel system for monitoring surgical hemoglobin loss.
Abstract: Accurate measurement of intraoperative blood loss is an important clinical variable in managing fluid resuscitation and avoiding unnecessary transfusion of blood products. In this study, we measured surgical blood loss using a tablet computer programmed with...
A novel treatment in X-linked agammaglobulinaemia – hyperbaric oxygen therapy in refractory chronic wounds.
Abstract: Chronic wounds are a rare complication of X-linked agammaglobulinaemia (XLA). Fastidious organisms such as helicobacter bills have been reported in XLA with chronic wounds but sterile chronic wounds also occur. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been used in...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in combination with systemic treatment of sickle cell disease presenting as central retinal artery occlusion: a case report.
Abstract: We describe hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of central retinal artery occlusion in a young adult with sickle cell disease. A 25-year-old Turkish man with a history of sickle cell disease developed sudden painless loss of vision in the left eye...
Not just full of hot air: hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases survival in cases of necrotizing soft tissue infections.
Abstract: The utility of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) has not been proved. Previous studies have been subject to substantial selection bias because HBOT is not available universally at all medical...
Curious case of calciphylaxis leading to acute mitral regurgitation.
Abstract: Calciphylaxis is uncommon and typically seen in patients with end-stage renal disease. It has been defined as a vasculopathic disorder characterised by cutaneous ischaemia and necrosis due to calcification, intimal fibroplasia and thrombosis of pannicular...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the possibility of ocular complications or contraindications.
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases oxygen pressure and the concentration of reactive oxygen species in blood and tissues. Increased oxygen pressure may be beneficial in some diseases, such as in the treatment of diabetic leg ulcers and diabetic retinopathy;...
Exposure to an iridium-192 source in an industrial safety worker.
Abstract: Radiation burn injuries account for 0.2% of burn injury admissions. Treatment of radiation burns remains challenging because of unpredictable inflammatory changes and soft tissue necrosis. Conventional treatment consists of multistaged surgical procedures....
All the right moves: the need for the timely use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for treating TBI/CTE/PTSD.
Abstract: The modern age of hyperbaric medicine began in 1937; however, today few know about hyperbaric oxygen's effects on the body and medical conditions outside of diving medicine and wound care centers - a serious ethical issue as there are 20 US military veterans...