What Researchers Did
Researchers studied 45 patients receiving at least five hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions to see how the treatment affected their pulse rate and blood pressure.
What They Found
The study found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy did not cause statistically significant changes in pulse rate or blood pressure among the 45 patients receiving at least five sessions. However, the observed changes in these vital signs did directly relate to the specific pressures used during the HBOT sessions.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
The study's small sample size of 45 patients and lack of specific patient conditions or detailed HBOT protocols limit the generalizability of its findings.