title: Fundamentals of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) is an adjunctive treatment used for wound healing. HBO treatments are given by increasing the atmospheric pressure in a chamber while the patient is breathing 100% oxygen. Many orthopaedic disease entities can benefit from HBO therapy. For the orthopaedic nurse to recognize potential HBO patients, a basic understanding of HBO therapy is necessary. Knowledge of diseases that can be treated with HBO, the side effects of HBO, and educating a patient for HBO therapy are all important aspects of hyperbaric therapy.
authors: S E
authors: SE
authors: Schaefer
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing