Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in low extremity trauma: A case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Trauma to the extremities is a common major health problem that requires special attention because it can have a dangerous impact on both the viability of the limb and the patient's life. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an alternative therapy hypothesized to improve the prognosis in lower extremity trauma.

Case presentation

We present a series of 7 cases of lower extremity trauma treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy: soft tissue loss, neglected chronic burn injury, high-voltage electrical burn, gas gangrene, crush injury, chemical burn, and excoriation with skin loss.

Discussion

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves giving 100% oxygen in a chamber at pressures above atmospheric pressure (2-3 atm absolute [ATA]). It can increase oxygen delivery to peripheral t

SUBMITTER: Oley MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9207065 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature