Retrospective Study International maritime health 2021

The outcomes of COVID-19 measures in a hyperbaric oxygen therapy centre during the pandemic.

Ozgok-Kangal K, Zaman T, Koc B — International maritime health, 2021

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Summary

What Researchers Did

This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of COVID-19 preventive measures in a hyperbaric oxygen therapy center in Turkey between March and December 2020.

What They Found

Out of 122 patients who received hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment, 5.7% (n=7) tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 during their treatment period, with 59.8% (n=73) considered at risk for severe clinical presentation. Additionally, two inside attendants (14.3%) were diagnosed with COVID-19, while the hyperbaric chamber was operated 608 times.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was conducted in a hyperbaric oxygen therapy center in Turkey.

Study Limitations

The study's retrospective, single-center design and limited duration may restrict the generalizability of its findings.

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Study Details

Study Type	Retrospective Study
Category	Infection
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	34604994
Year Published	2021
Journal	International maritime health
MeSH Terms	Adult; COVID-19; Child, Preschool; Female; Health Facilities; Health Personnel; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Male; Middle Aged; Occupational Exposure; Retrospective Studies; SARS-CoV-2; Turkey

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