What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the effects of hyperbaric oxygenation as an add-on therapy in 52 patients with severe diabetic angiopathies of the lower limbs.
What They Found
The 52 patients with severe diabetic angiopathies exhibited altered microcirculation, oxygen budget disorders, and metabolic acidosis. Adding hyperbaric oxygenation to their treatment improved blood rheology, tissue oxygen saturation, and significantly reduced metabolic acidosis.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The study's limitations include its relatively small sample size and the absence of a randomised, controlled design.