What Researchers Did
Researchers systematically reviewed 35 publications on the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for severe anaemia, evaluating them with three evidence-based grading systems.
What They Found
All 35 publications reviewed reported positive results when hyperbaric oxygen therapy was used to treat severe anaemia. The studies were evaluated using the American Heart Association, National Cancer Institute Patient Data Query, and British Medical Journal's Clinical Evidence systems.
Canadian Relevance
This systematic review does not have a direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A limitation is that the review did not explicitly detail the quality of evidence for each of the 35 included studies, despite using grading systems.