title: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy--nursing opportunity.
abstract: Hyperbaric nursing is a challenging new role for critical care nurses. The authors discuss this expanding career opportunity along with the science of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, clinical uses, types of chambers, and steps toward developing this exciting nursing career.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Wills-Long
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Long
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Laybourne
mesh_terms: D001274:Atmospheric Pressure; D003422:Critical Care / Q000451:nursing; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*