Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a method of treatment that uses the ability of blood at higher atmospheric pressure to deliver a greater amount of oxygen to the organs.

Distribution of hyperbaric chambers

  • Decompression chambers;
  • medical research chambers;
  • treatment chambers;
  • small chambers are filled with oxygen as well as air;
  • chambers with larger filling are usually filled with air;
  • diving and experimental chambers are filled with a mixture of oxygen and helium for high pressures;
  • hydrobarochambers are filled with water.
Hyperbaric chamber
Hyperbaric chamber

HBO indication

Indications are assessed according to urgency.

I. Degree– affects the prediction of survival, it is vital indications

II. Degree – used as part of treatment, prevention. Transportation to HBO is recommended.

III. Degree – is part of therapy, improves results.

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Contraindications of HBO

  • Absolute contraindications – this includes untreated pneumothorax , cytostatic treatment, during the withdrawal of alcoholics.
  • Relative contraindications – acute viral infections, artificial lung ventilation, especially controlled ventilation, untreated tumor malignancy, pregnancy, acute bronchial asthma, condition after chest surgery, epilepsy.

HBO complications

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References

  • KAPOUNOVÁ, Gabriela. Ošetřovatelství v intenzivní péči. 1. edition. Grada, 2007. ISBN 978-80-247-1830-9.