What Researchers Did
Researchers reported three cases of pulmonary oedema observed in patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
They found three cases of pulmonary oedema associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including one fatality. All three patients had pre-existing cardiac disease and reduced left ventricular ejection fractions, with two patients also having diabetes and one having severe aortic stenosis.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study's findings are based on a small number of patients and may not be generalizable to a broader population.