What Researchers Did
Researchers conducted a narrative review to reassemble evidence on hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for spinal cord injury (SCI), focusing on adopted protocols and critical issues.
What They Found
They found that while a previous meta-analysis suggested hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) could be a safe and effective treatment for spinal cord injury (SCI) by limiting secondary injury, its application is currently influenced by local practices. The review highlighted a critical need for useful and well-defined protocols and guidelines for HBOT in SCI treatment.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a narrative review, this study's findings are limited by the variability and lack of standardised protocols in the existing literature on hyperbaric oxygen therapy for spinal cord injury.