Outcome of patients with carbon monoxide poisoning at a far-east poison center.
Abstract: Many cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in Taiwan are due to burning charcoal. Nevertheless, few reports have analyzed the mortality rate of these patients who survive to reach a hospital and die despite intensive treatment. Therefore, this study examined...
‘Potato peel dressing’: a novel adjunctive in the management of necrotizing fasciitis.
Abstract: Management of necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and potentially fatal, polymicrobial disease comprises of aggressive debridement, intravenous antibiotics and application of various adjunctives. So far adjunctives like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, intravenous...
‘Potato peel dressing’: a novel adjunctive in the management of necrotizing fasciitis.
Abstract: Management of necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and potentially fatal, polymicrobial disease comprises of aggressive debridement, intravenous antibiotics and application of various adjunctives. So far adjunctives like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, intravenous...
Medical management of critical limb ischaemia: where do we stand today?
Abstract: Critical limb ischaemia (CLI) is a severe form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). CLI often causes disabling symptoms of pain and can lead to loss of the affected limb. It is also associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and death...
Systematic review of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of non-neurological soft tissue radiation-related injuries.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to provide an evidence-based evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for the treatment of non-neurological soft tissue radiation-related injuries (STRI). Systematic searches of medical...
Medical management of critical limb ischaemia: where do we stand today?
Abstract: Critical limb ischaemia (CLI) is a severe form of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). CLI often causes disabling symptoms of pain and can lead to loss of the affected limb. It is also associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and death...
Hyperbaric oxygen and dental extractions in irradiated patients: short- and long-term outcomes.
Abstract: Mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) can occur in patients post-radiation therapy. This study assessed the incidence of ORN in the setting of adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2) and sought to identify risk factors that may predispose to its...
Interpretation of the study "Lack of effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer and the prevention of amputation".
Abstract: Le, , , , , , , , (). Interpretation of the study "Lack of effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcer and the prevention of amputation". Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and...
Benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy still doubtful.
Abstract: Chantelau, , , , , , , , (2013). Benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy still doubtful. Deutsches Arzteblatt international, 2013 May;110(21):372. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23795212