[Hyperbaric therapy and diving medicine - hyperbaric chambers in use].
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a scientifically justified and internationally established therapy, which is however not well-known thus rarely used in Germany. During a HBOT, the ambient pressure is raised while the patient breathes 100% O2, causing tissue partial oxygen pressure (ptO2) to increase distinctly. Through that, various pressure- and O2-associated processes are initiated. Herein 3 case studies are described that illustrate the mechanism of action and the range of applications of HBOT.
Clemens
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Henze
Christian
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Heß
D003665:Decompression Sickness / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004242:Diving / Q000293:injuries*; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult