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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a mode of therapy in which the patient breathes 100% oxygen at pressures greater than normal atmospheric (sea level) pressure. In contrast with attempts to force oxygen into tissues by topical applications at levels only slightly higher than atmospheric pressure, hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves the systemic delivery of oxygen at levels 2-3 times greater than atmospheric pressure.
What is it used for?
How does HBOT work?
Although the application of compressed gas in medicine had its origins centuries ago, it is only in the last 40 years that good science has existed to support some of its current applications. As of now, there are at least 508 hyperbaric services in USA, 25 in England, 8 in Australia, 6 in Malaysia and many more around the world. This is probably an underestimate. For the recognized and accepted conditions, they are fully re-imbursible by medical insurance; training in USA is also formalized and accredited by the medical board.
There are 2 main types of hyperbaric chambers, namely multiple place (for more than one person) and monoplace chambers for single occupancy.
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