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Case Report Voen Med Zh 1991

The potentials for hyperbaric oxygenation in the combined treatment of the victims of explosive mine wounds to the extremities

Minnullin I, Gritsanov A, Beliaev A, Atoi M — Voen Med Zh, 1991

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers treated 63 patients with severe leg injuries from explosions using a combination of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and medications after surgery.

What They Found

The study indicated that combining hyperbaric oxygen therapy with drugs that improve blood circulation in injured tissues was a beneficial approach. This combined treatment involved surgical intervention, hyperbaric oxygenation, and medications such as rheopolyglucinum and heparin.

Canadian Relevance

No direct Canadian connection identified.

Study Limitations

This study is a case report, which means it doesn't compare the treatment to a control group and provides limited detailed outcomes, making it harder to draw strong conclusions.

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Study Details

Study Type Case Report
Category Wound Care
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 2014657
Year Published 1991
Journal Voen Med Zh
MeSH Terms Adult; Arm Injuries; Blast Injuries; Combined Modality Therapy; Emergencies; Explosions; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Leg Injuries; Male; Military Personnel; USSR

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