What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on a 5-year-old boy with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy following non-fatal drowning who received hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
The patient, initially presenting with a Glasgow Coma Score of 6 and later developing paroxysmal autonomic instability syndrome with dystonia, underwent 66 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Following treatment, his dystonia progressively subsided, and he showed improvements in spasticity, non-verbal communication, and cephalic control.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was conducted outside of Canada.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, this study's findings cannot be generalized and require further investigation through larger, controlled trials.