What Researchers Did
Researchers documented a new case of seizure in an 88-year-old patient undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy for a bladder condition and reviewed existing literature on the topic.
What They Found
They observed a new-onset seizure in an 88-year-old patient during their very first hyperbaric oxygen therapy session. This seizure occurred while the patient was being treated for radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis.
Canadian Relevance
Radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis is a Health Canada-recognised indication for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, making this research relevant to Canadian clinical practice.
Study Limitations
As a case report, this study's findings are based on a single patient and may not be generalizable to all individuals undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy.