350 years of hyperbaric medicine: historic, physiopathologic and therapeutic aspects

Abstract

The early use of hyperbaric therapy started with the quest to relieve respiratory problems among inhabitants of large cities during the industrial revolution, and from this, we have explored the benefits of treatment with hyperbaric oxygen in different areas of medicine. With the advances of the medical sciences, our knowledge concerning the therapies with hyperbaric oxygenation certainly has broadened and hyperbaric medicine still intrigues the contemporary medical researchers that are in seek of improve the quality of life of their patients.

Addition of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy vs Standard Therapy in SSNHL

“…HBOT at the beginning of use is used to help relieve respiratory problems. However, over time the development of HBOT is not only used for respiratory problems, but can also be used in various conditions such as hypoperfusion, infection, ischemia, and SSNHL (Huchim, et al, 2017). Based on the undersea and hyperbaric medicine society (UMSA) there are several indications for HBOT therapy, namely air embolism, carbon monoxide gas poisoning, thermal burns, gas gangrene, compartment syndrome, osteomyelitis, necrotizing fasciitis, injury, anemia with profuse blood loss, ischemia.…”