Clinical Study Acta physiologica Polonica 1977

Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on some basic vital functions.

Adamiec L — Acta physiologica Polonica, 1977

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers investigated the effects of repeated hyperbaric oxygen therapy (2.4 ATA, 90 min, every 2-3 days for 1-3 months) on respiratory and cardiovascular functions in patients with lower extremity ischaemia.

What They Found

They observed statistically significant changes in vital functions, including increased airway resistance and pulmonary elastance. Additionally, patients experienced decreased respiratory volume and rate, increased closing volume, decreased vital capacity, and a slowing of heart rate.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was not conducted in Canada or by Canadian researchers.

Study Limitations

A limitation is that the abstract does not provide specific quantitative values for the observed changes in vital functions.

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Study Details

Study Type	Clinical Study
Category	Cardiac
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	899812
Year Published	1977
Journal	Acta physiologica Polonica
MeSH Terms	Adult; Autonomic Nervous System; Cardiovascular System; Female; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Ischemia; Leg; Lung; Lung Compliance; Male; Middle Aged; Oxygen; Vital Capacity

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