Treatment Procedure – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Eighteen children with autism, ages 3-16 years, underwent 40 hyperbaric sessions of 45 minutes duration each at either 1.5 atmospheres (atm) and 100% oxygen, or at 1.3 atm and 24% oxygen. Measurements of C-reactive protein (CRP) and markers of oxidative stress, including plasma oxidized glutathione (GSSG), are assessed by fasting blood draws collected before and after the 40 treatments. Changes in clinical symptoms, as rated by parents, are also assessed. The children are closely monitored for potential adverse effects. Results: At the endpoint of…
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Tiger Woods heals with Hyperbaric Treatment
Excerpt: Q. You’ve been known as a great proponent of drug testing on the PGA TOUR, as you probably know Dr. Anthony Galea was arrested with performance-enhancing drugs in his possession and as you know Dr. Galea said he’s been to your to your home four times. Why did you feel it was necessary to have this particular doctor tore come to your home and what did he specifically do for you? TIGER WOODS: Okay. Well, Christine, he did come to my house. He never gave me HGH or any…
Read MoreHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy used in Autism Treatment
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been utilized to treat Autism in many countries throughout the globe. The rationale behind using hyperbaric for Autism is that the treatments increase cerebral blood flow and thus oxygen is delivered to areas of the brain, which are thought to be oxygen deficient. Greater amounts of blood and oxygen begin to stimulate cerebral tissues and aid in recovery of idling neurons. HBOT also reduces excess fluids and swelling of brain tissues which aid in neurological function and a less confused state in Autistics. Hyperbaric is…
Read MoreHistory of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and its uses.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has a long history. The first chamber used to treat patients was constructed in 1662 by Henshaw. And yes, that date is correct, which makes hyperbaric therapy almost 350 years old. Needless to say, there have been a large number of studies done, and its effectiveness has been well established. What Does a typical HBOT treatment involve? HBOT treatments involve placing you in a chamber, and then increasing the atmospheric pressure. During the treatment you breathe pure oxygen. This saturates the tissues with oxygen, and reverses…
Read MoreWHAT CONDITIONS CAN BE TREATED WITH HBOT?
HBOT treatments involve placing you in a chamber, and then increasing the atmospheric pressure. During the treatment you breathe pure oxygen. This saturates the tissues with oxygen, and reverses any areas of hypoxia (low oxygen levels). Accepted problems for which HBOT is used include the following: Air or gas embolism Carbon Monoxide poisoning Acute traumatic ischemia Exceptional blood loss Cyanide poisoning Decompression sickness Some non-healing wounds Gas gangrene Necrotizing infections Some cases of osteomyelitis Radiation effects Compromised skin flaps Burns The above conditions are the only ones that can be…
Read MoreHyperbaric Chamber Fire – Fort Lauderdale
The recent fire incident regarding the hyperbaric chamber that occurred in Florida raises some serious concerns about the safety of these chambers in the Hyperbarics industry. Our bloggers has been scrutinizing all the hyperbaric manufaturers since this incident occurred. We found this responsible post on the OxyHealth LLC website “Oxy Health chambers are completely different by design. In order to specifically avoid the downfalls of ‘static, oxygen filled chambers,’ OxyHealth portable chambers incorporate a unique ‘flow-through’ system that continuously flushes ambient air through the chamber environment resulting in a no…
Read MoreHyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, and Stroke
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the inhalation of 100 percent oxygen inside a hyperbaric chamber that is pressurized to greater than 1 atmosphere (atm). HBOT causes both mechanical and physiologic effects by inducing a state of increased pressure and hyperoxia. HBOT is typically administered at 1 to 3 atm. While the duration of an HBOT session is typically 90 to 120 minutes, the duration, frequency, and cumulative number of sessions have not been standardized. HBOT is administered in two primary ways, using a monoplace chamber or a multiplace chamber. The…
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