What Researchers Did
Researchers conducted a systematic review of Ovid, PubMed, and Cochrane Library databases to evaluate the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in complicated acute wounds, flaps, and grafts.
What They Found
The review identified eight studies meeting the criteria for evaluating adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy in complicated acute wounds, flaps, and grafts. They found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy, when combined with standard wound management, can augment healing in complicated acute wounds, but is not indicated for normal wound management.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
For Canadian patients with complicated acute wounds, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be a beneficial adjunctive treatment when combined with standard wound care. However, it is not recommended for routine or uncomplicated wound management.
Canadian Relevance
This systematic review did not include any specific Canadian connection or data.
Study Limitations
A limitation of this systematic review is the small number of studies (eight) that met the inclusion criteria for evaluating hyperbaric oxygen therapy in acute wounds.