What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on serum sIL-2R and fibronectin levels in 42 severe burn patients to assess its role in preventing and treating burn infections.
What They Found
In the non-HBOT group, serum sIL-2R levels significantly increased and fibronectin levels significantly decreased across all post-burn periods compared to healthy controls (P < 0.05 or P 0.05).
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The study's findings are based on a relatively small sample size and may not be generalizable to all burn patient populations.