Clinical Study Critical care nursing quarterly 2013

The role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in crush injuries.

Dougherty JE — Critical care nursing quarterly, 2013

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Summary

What Researchers Did

This study reviewed the mechanisms by which hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) aids in the healing of crush injuries.

What They Found

Researchers found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is approved for 14 indications and acts as an effective adjunctive therapy for crush injuries. Its mechanisms include hyperoxygenation, reduction of oedema, enhanced infection control, promotion of blood vessel and collagen formation, and reduction of free radicals and reperfusion injury.

Canadian Relevance

This study does not have a direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

A limitation of this work is its descriptive nature, as it does not present original research data or a specific clinical trial.

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Study Details

Study Type	Clinical Study
Category	Infection
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	23736669
Year Published	2013
Journal	Critical care nursing quarterly
MeSH Terms	Critical Illness; Crush Syndrome; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Male; Patient Safety; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Reperfusion Injury; Risk Assessment; Survival Rate; Treatment Outcome; Wounds and Injuries

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