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Fogarty EF, Harch PG. Case report: Dementia sensitivity to altitude changes and effective treatment with hyperbaric air and glutathione precursors. Front Neurol 2024; 15:1356662. [PMID: 38978816 PMCID: PMC11229546 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2024.1356662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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A 78-year-old man with dementia experienced waxing and waning of symptoms with changes in altitude as he traveled from his home in the Rocky Mountains to lower elevations and back. To replicate the improvement in his symptoms with travel to lower elevations (higher pressure), the patient was treated with a near-identical repressurization in a hyperbaric chamber using compressed air. With four 1-h treatments at 1.3 Atmospheres Absolute (ATA) and concurrent administration of low-dose oral glutathione amino acid precursors, he recovered speech and showed improvement in activities of daily living. Regional broadcast media had documented his novel recovery. Nosocomial COVID-19 and withdrawal of hyperbaric air therapy led to patient demise 7 months after initiation of treatment. It is theorized that hyperbaric air therapy stimulated mitochondrial biochemical and physical changes, which led to clinical improvement.
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- LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA, United States
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Leighton T, VanHorne E, Parsons D. Oxygen Straight to the Brain: An Overview of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for a Variety of Brain Morbidities. Curr Sports Med Rep 2024; 23:130-136. [PMID: 38578490 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000001158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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ABSTRACT Hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a treatment for conditions like traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, and migraines would seem intuitive, given its effect on condition-related ischemia and inflammation. However, hyperbaric therapeutic impacts for these in acute and chronic, or prolonged symptoms are elusive. This narrative review of hyperbaric's utility provided in sections per disease renders first a review of conventional pathological mechanisms and then articulates hyperbaric treatment targets versus their respective impacts. Multiple challenges exist using hyperbaric oxygen therapy for each morbidity, even in tertiary and adjunctive treatments. An almost universal shortfall across studies includes a lack of consistent, appropriate patient selection criteria intersected with delivery timing of therapy to symptomatic target, necessary to provide a higher fidelity in treatment metrics. Further research into these respective conditions is needed along with a revisitation of hyperbaric oxygen therapy's application to their conventional pathological mechanisms, lending new perspective to their employment and efficacy.
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- Terrance Leighton
- Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training Command, Naval Special Warfare Center, San Diego, CA
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- Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton Sports Medicine Fellowship, Camp Pendleton North, CA
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- United States Marine Corps School of Infantry West, Camp Pendleton North, CA
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RŮŽIČKA J, DEJMEK J, BOLEK L, BENEŠ J, KUNCOVÁ J. Hyperbaric oxygen influences chronic wound healing – a cellular level review. Physiol Res 2021; 70:S261-S273. [DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.934822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Chronic wound is a serious medical issue due to its high prevalence and complications; hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is also considered in comprehensive treatment. Clinical trials, including large meta-analyses bring inconsistent results about HBOT efficacy. This review is summarizing the possible effect of HBOT on the healing of chronic wound models at the cellular level. HBOT undoubtedly escalates the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen radicals (ROS and RNS), which underlie both the therapeutic and toxic effects of HBOT on certain tissues. HBOT paradoxically elevates the concentration of Hypoxia inducible factor (HIF) 1 by diverting the HIF-1 degradation to pathways that are independent of the oxygen concentration. Elevated HIF-1 stimulates the production of different growth factors, boosting the healing process. HBOT supports synthesis of Heat shock proteins (HSP), which are serving as chaperones of HIF-1. HBOT has antimicrobial effect, increases the effectiveness of some antibiotics, stimulates fibroblasts growth, collagen synthesis and suppresses the activity of proteolytic enzymes like matrix metalloproteinases. All effects of HBOT were investigated on cell cultures and animal models, the limitation of their translation is discussed at the end of this revie
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- J RŮŽIČKA
- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Plzeň, Charles University, Plzeň, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Plzeň, Charles University, Plzeň, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Plzeň, Charles University, Plzeň, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Plzeň, Charles University, Plzeň, Czech Republic
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- Biomedical Centre, Faculty of Medicine in Plzeň, Charles University, Plzeň, Czech Republic
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Busse E, Hickey C, Vasilakos N, Stewart K, O’Brien F, Rivera J, Marrero L, Lacey M, Schroll R, Van Meter K, Sammarco MC. Plasma flow distal to tourniquet placement provides a physiological mechanism for tissue salvage. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0244236. [PMID: 33347516 PMCID: PMC7752148 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Military literature has demonstrated the utility and safety of tourniquets in preventing mortality for some time, paving the way for increased use of tourniquets in civilian settings, including perioperatively to provide a bloodless surgical field. However, tourniquet use is not without risk and the subsequent effects of tissue ischemia can impede downstream rehabilitative efforts to regenerate and salvage nerve, muscle, tissue and bone in the limb. Limb ischemia studies in both the mouse and pig models have indicated not only that there is residual flow past the tourniquet by means of microcirculation, but also that recovery from tissue ischemia is dependent upon this microcirculation. Here we expand upon these previous studies using portable Near-Infrared Imaging to quantify residual plasma flow distal to the tourniquet in mice, pigs, and humans and leverage this flow to show that plasma can be supersaturated with oxygen to reduce intracellular hypoxia and promote tissue salvage following tourniquet placement. Our findings provide a mechanism of delivery for the application of oxygen, tissue preservation solutions, and anti-microbial agents prior to tourniquet release to improve postoperative recovery. In the current environment of increased tourniquet use, techniques which promote distal tissue preservation and limb salvage rates are crucial.
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- Emily Busse
- Department of Surgery, Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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- Department of Physiology, Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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- Department of Mathematics, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Service, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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- Department of Orthopedics, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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- Department of Mathematics, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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- Department of Surgery, Tulane School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America
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Khallouli A, Khelifi K, Saidane R, Choura R, Maalej A, Sassi RB. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment of central retinal vein occlusion with cilioretinal artery occlusion secondary to hormonal treatment: Case report and review. Diving Hyperb Med 2020; 50:431-436. [PMID: 33325028 DOI: 10.28920/dhm50.4.431-436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This report describes a case of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and cilioretinal artery occlusion (CLRAO) after hormonal treatment for induction of ovulation that was successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen. CASE REPORT A 48 year-old woman was admitted to our department for sudden blurred vision in her left eye. The patient had a history of 3-months hormonal treatment for induction of ovulation. The best corrected visual acuity was 7/10 (20/32) in the left eye and 10/10 (20/20) in the right eye. Fundus examination of the left eye revealed flame-shaped haemorrhages, whitening of the retina along the distribution of cilioretinal artery and tortuous retinal veins. Fluorescein angiography confirmed the combination of a non-ischaemic CRVO with CLRAO. The patient was treated with a 2 h session of hyperbaric oxygen at 253 kPa (2.5 atmospheres absolute) once daily for a total of 30 sessions. Best corrected visual acuity improved to 10/10 (20/20) in the left eye. CONCLUSIONS CRVO and CLRAO are both occlusive disorders. HBOT is a safe low-cost treatment modality that can be beneficial in some ocular pathologies. It can maintain oxygenation of the retina through the choroidal blood supply, decrease oedema and preserve compromised tissue adjacent to the ischaemic area.
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- Asma Khallouli
- Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia.,Corresponding author: Dr Racem Choura, Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital of Tunis, Mont Fleury- 1008, Tunisia,
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia
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- Department of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Military Hospital of Tunis, Tunisia
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Hajhosseini B, Kuehlmann BA, Bonham CA, Kamperman KJ, Gurtner GC. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Descriptive Review of the Technology and Current Application in Chronic Wounds. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2020; 8:e3136. [PMID: 33133975 PMCID: PMC7544320 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000003136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) serves as "primary" or "adjunctive" therapy in a wide range of pathologies. It is considered the mainstay of management for potentially life-threatening conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression illness, and gas embolisms. Moreover, HBOT has been utilized for decades as an adjunctive therapy in a variety of medical disciplines, including chronic wounds, which affect approximately 6.5 million Americans annually. In general, chronic wounds are characterized by hypoxia, impaired angiogenesis, and prolonged inflammation, all of which may theoretically be ameliorated by HBOT. Nonetheless, the cellular, biochemical, and physiological mechanisms by which HBOT achieves beneficial results in chronic wounds are not fully understood, and there remains significant skepticism regarding its efficacy. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of HBOT, and discusses its history, mechanisms of action, and its implications in management of chronic wounds. In particular, we discuss the current evidence regarding the use of HBOT in diabetic foot ulcers, while digging deeply into the roots of controversy surrounding its efficacy. We discuss how the paucity of high-quality research is a tremendous challenge, and offer future direction to address existing obstacles.
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- Babak Hajhosseini
- From the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
- Advanced Wound Care Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Redwood City, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
- University Center for Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Hand Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg and Caritas Hospital St. Josef, Regensburg, Germany
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- From the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
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- From the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, Calif
- Advanced Wound Care Center, Stanford University Medical Center, Redwood City, Calif
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Radiation necrosis (RN) is a challenging potential complication of cranial radiation therapy. Believed to result from a complex interplay of vascular, glial, and immunologic factors, the exact mechanism of RN remains unclear. Patients who develop RN typically have a history of treatment with stereotactic radiation surgery or some other form of radiation-based therapy. The time frame for its development is variable, but it most often occurs one to three years following radiation therapy. Reported treatment doses capable of inducing radiation necrosis are variable, with higher doses per fraction more likely to induce RN. Furthermore, RN remains a challenging diagnosis for clinicians to make, as its presentation is often nonspecific and imaging studies might not clearly differentiate RN from tumor recurrence or pseudoprogression. RN is initially managed with corticosteroids, followed by bevacizumab, surgical resection, or laser interstitial thermal therapy if symptoms persist. In this review, we examine the literature regarding pathophysiology, incidence, imaging characteristics, and management strategies for radiation necrosis.
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Altered anxiety and social behaviors in a mouse model of Fragile X syndrome treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. J Clin Neurosci 2020; 73:245-251. [PMID: 32067828 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2020.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a common mental retardation syndrome. Anxiety and abnormal social behaviors are prominent features of FXS in humans. To better understand the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on these behaviors, we analyzed anxiety-related and social behaviors in Fmr1 knockout mice treated by HBOT. In the open field test, HBOT group mice preferred the periphery to central areas and tended to run or walk along the wall. The results suggested that thigmotaxis was significantly increased in the HBOT group compared with the control group. In the elevated plus maze test, the percentage of distance traveled was significantly increased in the open arm and significantly decreased in the closed arm for HBOT group mice compared with control group mice. These results suggested that HBOT group mice displayed enhanced motor activity in the open arm and exhibited fewer anxiety-related behaviors. In the three-chambered social approach test, the HBOT group mice made more approaches to the wire cup containing an acquaintance mouse than control group mice in the sociability test and made more approaches to the wire cup containing a stranger mouse than control group mice in the social novelty preference test. The results suggested that HBOT group mice showed increased levels of social interaction and decreased "social anxiety" than the control group to partner mice in this test. Our findings indicated that HBOT resulted in altered anxiety and social behavior in Fmr1 knockout mice and could possibly be used as a treatment for FXS.
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Nabil S, Nordin R, Hariri F, Mohamad Bustaman A, Syed Zainal SJ, Panicker D, Nazimi A. The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in head-and-neck conditions. JOURNAL OF HEAD & NECK PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/jhnps.jhnps_16_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Olivieri B, Yates TE, Vianna S, Adenikinju O, Beasley RE, Houseworth J. On the Cutting Edge: Wound Care for the Endovascular Specialist. Semin Intervent Radiol 2018; 35:406-426. [PMID: 30728657 PMCID: PMC6363558 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Clinical outcomes in patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI) depend not only on endovascular restoration of macrovascular blood flow but also on aggressive periprocedural wound care. Education about this area of CLI therapy is essential not only to maximize the benefits of endovascular therapy but also to facilitate participation in the multidisciplinary care crucial to attaining limb salvage. In this article, we review the advances in wound care products and therapies that have granted the wound care specialist the ability to heal previously nonhealing wounds. We provide a primer on the basic science behind wound healing and the pathogenesis of ischemic wounds, familiarize the reader with methods of tissue viability assessment, and provide an overview of wound debridement techniques, dressings, hyperbaric therapy, and tissue offloading devices. Lastly, we explore emerging technology on the horizons of wound care.
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- Brandon Olivieri
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, Florida
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Miami, Florida
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- School of Podiatric Medicine, Barry University, Miami, Florida
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Lansdorp CA, van Hulst RA. Double-blind trials in hyperbaric medicine: A narrative review on past experiences and considerations in designing sham hyperbaric treatment. Clin Trials 2018; 15:462-476. [PMID: 29865904 PMCID: PMC6136075 DOI: 10.1177/1740774518776952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Background Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which consists of breathing 100% oxygen under a
higher atmospheric pressure than normal, is utilized worldwide in the
treatment of several diseases. With the growing demand for evidence-based
research, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been criticized for delivering too
little high-quality research, mainly in the form of randomized controlled
trials. While not always indispensable, the addition of a sham-controlled
group to such a trial can contribute to the quality of the research.
However, the design of a sham (hyperbaric) treatment is associated with
several considerations regarding adequate blinding and the use of pressure
and oxygen. This narrative review discusses information on the sham profile
and the blinding and safety of double-blind trials in hyperbaric medicine,
irrespective of the indication for treatment. Methods MEDLINE, Embase and CENTRAL were searched for sham-controlled trials on
hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The control treatment was considered sham if
patients were blinded to their allocation and treatment took place in a
hyperbaric chamber, with no restrictions regarding pressurization, oxygen
levels or indication. Studies involving children or only one session of
hyperbaric oxygen were excluded. Information on (the choice of) treatment
profile, blinding measures, patient’s perception regarding allocation and
safety issues was extracted from eligible studies. Results A total of 42 eligible trials were included. The main strategies for sham
treatment were (1) use of a lower pressure than that of the hyperbaric
oxygen group, while breathing 21% oxygen; (2) use of the same pressure as
the hyperbaric oxygen group, while breathing an adjusted percentage of
oxygen; and (3) use of the same pressure as the hyperbaric oxygen group,
while breathing 21% oxygen. The advantages and disadvantages of each
strategy are discussed using the information provided by the trials. Conclusion Based on this review, using a lower pressure than the hyperbaric oxygen group
while breathing 21% oxygen best matches the inertness of the placebo.
Although studies show that use of a lower pressure does allow adequate
blinding, this is associated with more practical issues than with the other
strategies. The choice of which sham profile to use requires careful
consideration; moreover, to ensure proper performance, a clear and detailed
protocol is also required.
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- C A Lansdorp
- Department of Anesthesiology, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Sønstevold T, Johannessen AC, Reed RK, Salvesen GS, Stuhr L. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment did not significantly affect radiation injury in the mandibular area of rats. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2017; 125:112-119. [PMID: 29248424 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2017.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Revised: 10/11/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been used to enhance microcirculation and thereby oxygen tension in tissues. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of HBOT on radiation injury in the mandibular area of rats. STUDY DESIGN The left mandibles of rats were irradiated by external radiotherapy (15 Gy every other week for a total of 75 Gy). Four HBOT strategies were used: 2 prophylactic groups receiving HBOT either between each radiation treatment or immediately following terminated radiation treatment, and 2 therapeutic groups receiving HBOT after the latent period of 6 weeks after irradiation either every day (standard HBOT protocol) or 3 days a week for 6 weeks. Tissue samples of the irradiated area were taken from skin, the salivary gland, and the mandible. All tissues were stained with hematoxylin and eosin for morphologic examination. Furthermore, skin samples were stained with CD31 for blood vessel analysis. RESULTS There was no change in blood vessel density or morphology between controls and HBOT tissues after radiation. The dentin of 2 of the 5 rats that received HBOT either normalized or was not affected by irradiation. CONCLUSIONS HBOT did not affect radiation injury of the mandibular area in rats within 12 weeks after irradiation.
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- Tonje Sønstevold
- Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway
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- The Gade Laboratory for Pathology, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway; Center for Cancer Biomarkers, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway; Center for Cancer Biomarkers, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway; Center for Cancer Biomarkers, University of Bergen, Norway.
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- Yogesh Chander
- Reader, Department of Microbiology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411 040
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- Reader, Department of Microbiology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411 040
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- Professor & Head, Department of Pathology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune 411 040
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Rasoulian B, Kaeidi A, Rezaei M, Hajializadeh Z. Cellular Preoxygenation Partially Attenuates the Antitumoral Effect of Cisplatin despite Highly Protective Effects on Renal Epithelial Cells. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2017; 2017:7203758. [PMID: 28298953 PMCID: PMC5337362 DOI: 10.1155/2017/7203758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2016] [Accepted: 01/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Our previous in vitro studies demonstrated that oxygen pretreatment significantly protects human embryonic renal tubular cell against acute cisplatin- (CP-) induced cytotoxicity. The present study was designed to investigate whether this protective effect is associated with decreasing therapeutic effects of cisplatin on malignant cells. For this purpose, cultured human embryonic kidney epithelial-like (AD293), cervical carcinoma epithelial-like (Hela), and ovarian adenocarcinoma epithelial-like (OVCAR-3) cells were subjected to either 2-hour pretreatment with oxygen (≥90%) or normal air and then to a previously determined 50% lethal dose of cisplatin for 24 hours. Cellular viability was evaluated via MTT and Neutral Red assays. Also, activated caspase-3 and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, as the biochemical markers of cell apoptosis, were determined using immunoblotting. The hyperoxic preexposure protocol significantly protects renal AD293 cells against cisplatin-induced toxicity. Oxygen pretreatment also partially attenuated the cisplatin-induced cytotoxic effects on Hela and OVCAR-3 cells. However, it did not completely protect these cells against the therapeutic cytotoxic effects of cisplatin. In summary, the protective methods for reducing cisplatin nephrotoxic side effects like oxygen pretreatment might be associated with concurrent reduction of the therapeutic cytotoxic effects of cisplatin on malignant cells like cervical carcinoma (Hela) and ovarian adenocarcinoma (OVCAR-3) cells.
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- Bahram Rasoulian
- Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center and Department of Physiology, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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- Razi Herbal Medicines Research Center, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran
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- Physiology-Pharmacology Research Center, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran
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Poff AM, Kernagis D, D'Agostino DP. Hyperbaric Environment: Oxygen and Cellular Damage versus Protection. Compr Physiol 2016; 7:213-234. [PMID: 28135004 DOI: 10.1002/cphy.c150032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The elevation of tissue pO2 induced by hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) is a physiological stimulus that elicits a variety of cellular responses. These effects are largely mediated by, or in response to, an increase in the production of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS). The major consequences of elevated RONS include increased oxidative stress and enhanced antioxidant capacity, and modulation of redox-sensitive cell signaling pathways. Interestingly, these phenomena underlie both the therapeutic and potentially toxic effects of HBO. Emerging evidence indicates that supporting mitochondrial health is a potential method of enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of, and preventing oxygen toxicity during, HBO. This review will focus on the cellular consequences of HBO, and explore how these processes mediate a delicate balance of cellular protection versus damage. © 2017 American Physiological Society. Compr Physiol 7:213-234, 2017.
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- Angela M Poff
- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA.,Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Pensacola, Florida, USA
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Iniesta-Sanchez DL, Romero-Caballero F, Aguirre-Alvarado A, Rebollo-Hurtado V, Velez-Montoya R. Management of orbital emphysema secondary to rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep 2016; 1:26-30. [PMID: 29503885 PMCID: PMC5757338 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Revised: 02/23/2016] [Accepted: 03/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Purpose To describe the case of orbital subcutaneous emphysema who was successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Observations Case report. Retrospective analysis of medical records and computer tomography images. A 40 years-old female, with retinal detachment who was seen at the emergency department, two weeks after undergoing a combined procedure of pars plana vitrectomy, scleral buckle and Sulfur hexafluoride tamponade. The patient complained of pain, decrease eye movement and edema of the upper eyelid. Clinical examination revealed periorbital crepitus. She was treated immediately with soft tissue decompression with small-gauge needle. Orbital emphysema recurred quickly, indicating possible gas trapped in the soft tissue. Using the US NAVY decompression protocol we were able to achieve fast clinical improvement. The protocol was repeated in several occasions until complete resolution. Conclusion and importance Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an effective treatment for orbital and periorbital emphysema, due to its property of helping accelerate N2 elimination from adipose tissue.
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- Dante L Iniesta-Sanchez
- Ophthalmology Department, Hospital Central Militar, Army and Air Force University, México DF, Mexico
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- Ophthalmology Department, Hospital Central Militar, Army and Air Force University, México DF, Mexico
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- Radiology Department, Hospital Central Militar, Army and Air Force University, México DF, Mexico
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- Retina Department, Asociación para Evitar la Ceguera en México "Hospital Dr. Luis Sánchez Bulnes" IAP, Mexico City, Mexico
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Harch PG. Hyperbaric oxygen in chronic traumatic brain injury: oxygen, pressure, and gene therapy. Med Gas Res 2015; 5:9. [PMID: 26171141 PMCID: PMC4499900 DOI: 10.1186/s13618-015-0030-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2015] [Accepted: 07/04/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment for wounds in any location and of any duration that has been misunderstood for 353 years. Since 2008 it has been applied to the persistent post-concussion syndrome of mild traumatic brain injury by civilian and later military researchers with apparent conflicting results. The civilian studies are positive and the military-funded studies are a mixture of misinterpreted positive data, indeterminate data, and negative data. This has confused the medical, academic, and lay communities. The source of the confusion is a fundamental misunderstanding of the definition, principles, and mechanisms of action of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This article argues that the traditional definition of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is arbitrary. The article establishes a scientific definition of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a wound-healing therapy of combined increased atmospheric pressure and pressure of oxygen over ambient atmospheric pressure and pressure of oxygen whose main mechanisms of action are gene-mediated. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy exerts its wound-healing effects by expression and suppression of thousands of genes. The dominant gene actions are upregulation of trophic and anti-inflammatory genes and down-regulation of pro-inflammatory and apoptotic genes. The combination of genes affected depends on the different combinations of total pressure and pressure of oxygen. Understanding that hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a pressure and oxygen dose-dependent gene therapy allows for reconciliation of the conflicting TBI study results as outcomes of different doses of pressure and oxygen.
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- Paul G Harch
- Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine, 1542 Tulane Avenue, Rm. 452, Box T4M2, New Orleans, LA 70112 USA
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Tahir ARM, Westhuyzen J, Dass J, Collins MK, Webb R, Hewitt S, Fon P, McKay M. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic radiation-induced tissue injuries: Australasia's largest study. Asia Pac J Clin Oncol 2014; 11:68-77. [PMID: 25382755 DOI: 10.1111/ajco.12289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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AIM Chronic radiation injuries, although uncommon, are associated with poor quality of life in oncology patients. The present study assesses the efficacy and safety of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of chronic radiation-induced tissue injuries. METHODS A retrospective analysis was performed in 276 consecutive patients treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic radiation-induced tissue injuries at the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Townsville, Queensland, between March 1995 and March 2008. Of these patients, 189 (68%) had complete follow-up data and were assessed. RESULTS A total of 265 events of chronic radiation tissue injury were experienced by the 189 patients treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Osteoradionecrosis prophylaxis due to radiation-induced dental disease had an overall response rate of 96% (P=0.00003; Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank test). The overall response rates for established osteoradionecrosis of mandible, soft tissue necrosis of head and neck, and xerostomia were 86% (P=0.00001), 85% (P=0.002) and 64% (P=0.0001), respectively. The overall response rates for soft tissue necrosis at other sites, chronic radiation proctitis and hemorrhagic cystitis were 84% (P=0.03), 95% (P=0.0001) and 85% (P=0.03), respectively. The total complication rate after hyperbaric oxygen therapy was 15.9%, comprising reversible ear barotrauma (10.6%), reversible ocular barotrauma (4.2%), dental complications (0.5%) and myocardial infarction (0.5%). CONCLUSION Our study demonstrates that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be effectively used in a variety of chronic radiation-induced tissue injuries; its favorable risk profile suggests it should be considered for patients with radiation-induced tissue injuries.
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- Abdul Rahim Mohd Tahir
- Division of Radiation Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; North Coast Cancer Institute, Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Kaynar A, Civelek S, Kasymova Z, Keklikoglu N, Toklu S, Uzun H. Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on biochemical and histological parameters of muscle groups in proximity to the distracted rat tibia. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2014; 43:1514-21. [PMID: 25246277 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2014.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2013] [Revised: 06/10/2014] [Accepted: 06/10/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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We investigated the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on rat muscles during tibial distraction osteogenesis (DO) at normal and hyperdistraction rates. Animals in groups 1 and 2 were distracted by 0.5 mm/day and those in groups 3 and 4 by 1 mm/day. Groups 2 and 4 received HBOT during distraction. Group 5 served as control. Superoxide dismutase (SOD; U/g protein), malondialdehyde (nmol/g protein), glutathione (mmol/g protein), and protein levels (g/dl) were determined. SOD was significantly higher in group 2 (4.59 ± 0.97) than in controls (2.19 ± 0.7) (P = 0.0001), and lower in group 4 (3.74 ± 1.70) than in group 2 (P=0.011). Malondialdehyde was significantly higher in group 2 (0.72 ± 0.23) than in controls (0.38 ± 0.10) (P=0.005). Total protein levels were better preserved with HBOT in distracted muscles: group 2 (3.24 ± 0.37) vs. group 1 (1.88 ± 0.60), and group 4 (3.45 ± 0.70) vs. group 3 (2.03 ± 0.75) (both P=0.0001). Numbers of fibres were lower in group 1 (4.88 ± 0.59) than in group 2 (6.07 ± 0.86), and in group 3 (5.13 ± 0.36) than in group 4 (6.14 ± 0.74) (both P=0.001). Numbers of nuclei were higher in group 1 (11.29 ± 2.47) than in group 2 (9.03 ± 1.53) (P=0.04), and in group 3 (12.43 ± 3.32) than in group 4 (9.08 ± 1.58) (P=0.001). Fibres and nuclei with HBOT were similar to those of controls. HBOT decreased the inflammatory cell infiltrate for group 1 (19.8 ± 8.54) vs. group 2 (4.2 ± 2.53) and group 3 (36.54 ± 11.29) vs. group 4 (21.5 ± 9.23) (both P=0.001). HBOT improves the adaptation of distracted muscle by increasing fibres and antioxidants while decreasing inflammation.
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- A Kaynar
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine, Medical Faculty Istanbul, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sun X, Xu H, Meng X, Qi J, Cui Y, Li Y, Zhang H, Xu L. Potential use of hyperoxygenated solution as a treatment strategy for carbon monoxide poisoning. PLoS One 2013; 8:e81779. [PMID: 24312588 PMCID: PMC3847038 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/16/2013] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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AIM Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can cause permanent damage in tissues that are sensitive to hypoxia. We explored the feasibility and efficacy of using a hyperoxygenated solution (HOS) to treat severe acute CO poisoning in an animal model. METHODS Male Sprague-Dawley rats were subjected to CO poisoning. The HOS was administered into the femoral vein of these rats through a catheter (10 ml/kg). Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) and blood gases were used to assess the early damage caused by CO poisoning. S100β was measured to predict the development of late cognitive sequelae of CO. The Morris water maze test was performed to assess cognitive function, and Nissl staining was performed to observe histologic change. RESULTS The COHb concentrations rapidly decreased at 5 min after the HOS administration; however, the PaO2 and SaO2 in rats treated with HOS increased significantly 5 min after the HOS administration. The S100β concentrations, which increased significantly after CO poisoning, increased at a much slower rate in the rats treated with HOS (HOS group) compared with the rats treated with O2 inhalation (O2 group). The escape latency in the place navigation test was shortened after CO poisoning on days 11-15 and days 26-30, and the swimming time in quadrant 4 in the spatial probe test on days 15 and 30 after CO poisoning was prolonged in the rats treated with HOS injection compared with the rats treated with oxygen inhalation or normal saline injection. The neuronal degeneration in the HOS group was alleviated than that in the CO or O2 group. CONCLUSION HOS efficiently alleviates the brain damage in acute CO-poisoned rats and thus may serve as a new way to treat human patients with CO poisoning in clinical practice.
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- Xingxing Sun
- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, K.K. Leung Brain Research Centre, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, the 323 military hospital of the People's Liberation Army, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, K.K. Leung Brain Research Centre, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, K.K. Leung Brain Research Centre, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, K.K. Leung Brain Research Centre, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Stomatology, the Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves inspiration of pure high pressure oxygen. For the past 20 years, administration of 100% high pressure oxygen and its potential benefits in management of diseases have been more clarified. Physiological advantages advocate HBO for the first-line treatment of several conditions. The specialty of craniofacial surgery is broad and deals with a diverse range of complications. The goal of this review is to help surgeons in their treatment planning by categorizing the indications of HBO therapy for oral and maxillofacial surgery. We also assess research data substantiating these indications where we believe basic physiological mechanisms and clinical evidences support further investigation on HBO efficacy to greater understanding of its potential benefit in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
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Sahni T, Aggarwal S. Use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in management of orthopedic disorders. APOLLO MEDICINE 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apme.2012.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Clinically significant carbon dioxide embolism is a rare but potentially fatal complication of anesthesia administered during laparoscopic surgery. Its most common cause is inadvertent injection of carbon dioxide into a large vein, artery or solid organ. This error usually occurs during or shortly after insufflation of carbon dioxide into the body cavity, but may result from direct intravascular insufflation of carbon dioxide during surgery. Clinical presentation of carbon dioxide embolism ranges from asymptomatic to neurologic injury, cardiovascular collapse or even death, which is dependent on the rate and volume of carbon dioxide entrapment and the patient's condition. We reviewed extensive literature regarding carbon dioxide embolism in detail and set out to describe the complication from background to treatment. We hope that the present work will improve our understanding of carbon dioxide embolism during laparoscopic surgery.
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- Eun Young Park
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Kazancioglu R, Gulgun C, Aydin S, Aysuna N, Bozfakioglu S, Sever MS. Hyperbaric-oxygen treatment: An adjunctive therapy in acute renal failure due to crush injury. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012. [DOI: 10.4236/ns.2012.428092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Kofoed PK, Hasler PW, Sander B, Jansen EC, Klemp K, Larsen M. Delayed response of the retina after hyperbaric oxygen exposure. Acta Ophthalmol 2011; 89:774-8. [PMID: 20064112 DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2009.01832.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine retinal electrophysiological function and retinal thickness in healthy eyes before and after hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) exposure. METHODS The healthy eye in each of six subjects who underwent experimental HBO treatment for branch retinal vein occlusion in the fellow eye was examined using multifocal electroretinography (mfERG) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) at baseline and following a course of five consecutive daily sessions of exposure to HBO at 2.4 atmospheres of absolute pressure lasting 90 min each. RESULTS After HBO, P1 implicit times of the mfERG were significantly shorter than at baseline. The response was delayed, being undetectable on the day treatment concluded, whereas a 2.65% reduction in implicit time was seen 1 week later (p = 0.032). The P1 implicit time remained 2.49% shorter than at baseline 1 month after the end of the HBO sessions (p = 0.020). The bulk of the response to HBO was found in the foveal and parafoveal regions. No detectable change was seen in mfERG amplitudes or in the volume or thickness of the retina. CONCLUSION A mfERG component related to bipolar and Müller cell function was accelerated by a short intermittent exposure to HBO. The response developed after the end of the HBO exposure and lasted for at least 3 weeks, suggesting that it was prompted by the withdrawal of HBO rather than the onset and subsequent brief exposure to HBO.
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Chen J, Dassarath M, Yin Z, Liu H, Yang K, Wu G. Radiation induced temporal lobe necrosis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a review of new avenues in its management. Radiat Oncol 2011; 6:128. [PMID: 21961805 PMCID: PMC3195720 DOI: 10.1186/1748-717x-6-128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2011] [Accepted: 09/30/2011] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Temporal lobe necrosis (TLN) is the most debilitating late-stage complication after radiation therapy in patients with nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC). The bilateral temporal lobes are inevitably encompassed in the radiation field and are thus prone to radiation induced necrosis. The wide use of 3D conformal and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in the treatment of NPC has led to a dwindling incidence of TLN. Yet, it still holds great significance due to its incapacitating feature and the difficulties faced clinically and radiologically in distinguishing it from a malignancy. In this review, we highlight the evolution of different imaging modalities and therapeutic options. FDG PET, SPECT and Magnetic Spectroscopy are among the latest imaging tools that have been considered. In terms of treatment, Bevacizumab remains the latest promising breakthrough due to its ability to reverse the pathogenesis unlike conventional treatment options including large doses of steroids, anticoagulants, vitamins, hyperbaric oxygen and surgery.
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- Jing Chen
- Cancer Centre, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Infecciones de piel y partes blandas. Med Clin (Barc) 2009; 133:552-64. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medcli.2008.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2008] [Accepted: 11/26/2008] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Scruggs JE, Joffe A, Wood KE. Paradoxical air embolism successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen. J Intensive Care Med 2008; 23:204-9. [PMID: 18403376 DOI: 10.1177/0885066607312865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The use of the central venous catheter may be complicated by air embolism when central venous pressure is subatmospheric and the catheter is open to the surrounding air. Paradoxical air embolus occurs when the gas bubbles are able to traverse a right to left shunt, gaining access to the systemic arterial circulation causing ischemic symptoms in end organs. In this article, a case of a patient with an unknown patent foramen ovale through which air entered the arterial circulation resulting in obtundation and stroke after inadvertent manipulation of a Hickman catheter is presented. The physiology, clinical manifestations, and management strategies are also discussed.
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- Jesse E Scruggs
- Section of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin 53792, USA
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Hyperbaric medicine in emergencies. VOJNOSANIT PREGL 2008; 65:645-7. [DOI: 10.2298/vsp0808645r] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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<zakljucak> Imajuci u vidu mali broj kontraindikacija, primena HBOT od velike je koristi u zbrinjavanju urgentnih stanja, narocito u kombinaciji sa hirurskim i medikamentnim procedurama. .
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Gurer A, Ozdogan M, Gomceli I, Demirag A, Gulbahar O, Arikok T, Kulacoglu H, Dundar K, Ozlem N. Hyperbaric oxygenation attenuates renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. Transplant Proc 2007; 38:3337-40. [PMID: 17175266 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.10.184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2006] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oxygen-derived free radicals play an important role in ischemia-reperfusion injury (IR). Hyperbaric oxygenation (HO) decreases free radical production. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of HO treatment on renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats. METHODS Rats were divided into four groups. All groups underwent right nephrectomy. Group I served as the control group; group II had left renal ischemia-reperfusion; group III was pretreated with HO; and group IV, ischemia-reperfusion and HO pretreatment. Tissue malondialdehyde (MDA) and glutathione (GSH) levels were measured, and histopathologic damage scored. RESULTS HO pretreatment significantly decreased tissue MDA levels and histopathologic scores among rats with IR. There was an increased GSH in HO-pretreated rats with IR; however, the difference was not significant. CONCLUSION HO prior to ischemia displayed a beneficial effect on renal IR by reducing oxygen radical peroxidation of lipid membranes.
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- A Gurer
- Department of Surgery, Yeditepe University Hospitals, Istanbul, Turkey
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Calzia E, Oter S, Muth CM, Radermacher P. Evolving career of hyperbaric oxygen in sepsis: From augmentation of oxygen delivery to the modulation of the immune response*. Crit Care Med 2006; 34:2693-5. [PMID: 16983276 DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000240782.44414.3a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Yagci G, Ozturk E, Ozgurtas T, Gorgulu S, Kutlu OC, Topal T, Cetiner S, Tufan T. Preoperative and postoperative administration of hyperbaric oxygen improves biochemical and mechanical parameters on ischemic and normal colonic anastomoses. J INVEST SURG 2006; 19:237-44. [PMID: 16835138 DOI: 10.1080/08941930600778230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Colonic anastomotic leaks are a major postoperative complication, causing increased mortality and morbidity. Tissue ischemia is one of the most important factors that disrupt anastomotic healing. It is possible to reverse inadequate tissue oxygenation by using increased atmospheric pressure and hyperoxia, which are obtained from hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBO). Our aim was to investigate the effects of preoperative and postoperative HBO treatment on normal and ischemic colonic anastomoses in rats. Eighty male Wistar Albino rats, weighing between 180 and 240 g, were divided into 8 equal groups. A 1-cm segment of left colon was resected 3 cm proximal to the peritoneal reflection in all groups and colonic anastomosis was performed. In groups 2, 4, 6 and 8, colonic ischemia was established by ligating 2 cm of mesocolon on either side of the anastomosis. Control groups (1 and 2) received no HBO. HBO treatment was given preoperatively in groups 3 and 4, postoperatively in groups 5 and 6, and both preoperatively and postoperatively in groups 7 and 8. HBO treatment was applied for 2 days in the preoperative period and 4 days in the postoperative period. Relaparotomy was performed on postoperative day 5 and a perianastomotic colon segment 2 cm in length was excised for detection of biochemical and mechanical parameters of anastomotic healing and histopathological evaluation. HBO treatment increased tissue hydroxyproline levels in all groups, and this difference was significant in normal anastomosis groups receiving preoperative HBO compared to controls (p = .013 for group 1 vs. group 3; p = .023 for group 1 vs. group 5). This improvement was more evident in ischemic and normal groups treated by administration of combined pre- and postoperative HBO (p = .021 and p = .013). HBO treatment also increased the mean bursting pressure values in all groups, and again, a statistically significant increase was noted in the ischemic groups compared to controls (p = .002 for group 2 vs. group 6; p = .001 for group 2 vs. group 8). Histopathological evaluation of anastomotic line fibrosis was not found to show significant differences between the groups. Adequate tissue oxygenation is the main factor in wound and anastomosis healing. HBO treatment has a positive effect on biochemical and mechanical parameters of ischemic and normal colon anastomoses in rats. It is possible to see this effect more clearly with combined HBO treatment applied before and after ischemic anastomosis.
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- Gokhan Yagci
- Department of Surgery, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
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Kumar CM, Miller NR. Ophthalmic Regional Block. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2006. [DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v35n3p158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Key words: Optic chiasm, Optic nerve, Radionecrosis, Radiotherapy, Vision loss
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Levy RL, Miller NR. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Radiation-induced Optic Neuropathy. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2006. [DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v35n3p151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/04/2023]
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Introduction: Radiation-induced optic neuropathy (RON) is an infrequent but devastating consequence of radiation exposure to the visual pathways, usually following months to years after the treatment of paranasal or intracranial tumours. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is one of several therapies that have been tried for this condition. The purpose of this review is to describe the clinical characteristics of RON, the rationale for the use of HBO in this condition, and the available clinical data on its safety and efficacy.
Methods: MEDLINE searches were performed on radiation optic neuropathy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and similar terms, and selected references were reviewed. The results were combined with the experience at our own institution.
Results: RON typically follows a fulminant course with characteristic symptoms, examination findings, and imaging. The threshold for prior radiation exposure depends upon the delivery system used and patient characteristics. Therapy with anticoagulants or steroids has been unsuccessful. While there are case reports in the literature of successful treatment with HBO, therapy with HBO has to be initiated soon after the onset of vision loss, and even then yields variable results at best.
Conclusions: There is still no consistently successful treatment for RON. HBO may be attempted in selected cases, but the prognosis for preservation of vision remains grim.
Key words: Optic chiasm, Optic nerve, Radionecrosis, Radiotherapy, Vision loss
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Carbon monoxide is an insidious poison that accounts for thousands of deaths each year in North America. Clinical effects maybe diverse and include headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting,syn-cope, seizures, coma, dysrhythmias, and cardiac ischemia. Children, pregnant women, and patients who have underlying cardiovascular disease are particularly at risk for adverse out-comes. Treatment consists of oxygen therapy, supportive care, and, in selected cases, hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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- Louise W Kao
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46206, USA.
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CO is an ubiquitous poison with many sources of exposure. CO poisoning produces diverse signs and symptoms that are often subtle and may be easily misdiagnosed. Failure to diagnose CO poisoning may result insignificant morbidity and mortality and permit continued exposure to a dangerous environment. Treatment of CO poisoning begins with inhalation of supplemental oxygen and aggressive supportive care. HBOT accelerates dissociation of CO from hemoglobin and may also prevent DNS. Absolute indications forHBOT for CO poisoning remain controversial, although most authors would agree that HBOT is indicated in patients who are comatose or neurologically abnormal, have a history of LOC with their exposure, or have cardiac dysfunction. Pregnancy with an elevated CO-Hgb level(>15%-20%) is also widely, considered an indication for treatment.HBOT may be considered in patients who have persistent symptoms despite NBO, metabolic acidosis, abnormalities on neuropsychometric testing, or significantly elevated levels. The ideal regimen of oxygen therapy has yet to be determined, and significant controversy exists regarding HBOTtreatment protocols. Often the local medical toxicologist, poison control center, or hyperbaric unit may assist the treating physician with decisions regarding therapy.
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- Louise W Kao
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46206, USA.
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Mizuguchi T, Oshima H, Imaizumi H, Kohara H, Kawamoto M, Nobuoka T, Kawasaki H, Harada K, Masuda Y, Kikkawa Y, Mitaka T, Asai Y, Hirata K. Hyperbaric oxygen stimulates cell proliferation and normalizes multidrug resistance protein-2 protein localization in primary rat hepatocytes. Wound Repair Regen 2005; 13:551-7. [PMID: 16283870 DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-475x.2005.00077.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) has been used for many clinical treatments, including primary liver non-function. However, the cellular mechanism by which HBO treatment ameliorates liver function is not understood. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to elucidate this cellular mechanism using primary cultured rat hepatocytes in in vitro studies. Hepatocytes were treated with HBO at 1 day after plating, and the morphological and functional characteristics of bile canaliculi formed in cultured hepatocytes were observed by time-lapse microscopy. Multidrug resistance protein-2 localization was observed by confocal laser microscopy. In cultured hepatocytes, the labeling index in the HBO group at 2 days after treatment was significantly higher than that in the control group. In addition, the proliferating cellular nuclear antigen level in the HBO group was significantly higher than that in the control group. The contraction of the bile canaliculi in the HBO group was slower than in the control group and the dilatation of bile canaliculi in the HBO group was much larger than in the control group. Multidrug resistance protein-2 in the HBO group was localized at the apical membrane. These results show that HBO stimulates hepatocytes to proliferate and HBO normalizes multidrug resistance protein-2 localization to the apical membrane, which could dilate bile canaliculi.
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- Toru Mizuguchi
- Department of Surgery I, Cancer Research Institute, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
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Ozdogan M, Ersoy E, Dundar K, Albayrak L, Devay S, Gundogdu H. Beneficial effect of hyperbaric oxygenation on liver regeneration in cirrhosis. J Surg Res 2005; 129:260-4. [PMID: 16140330 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2005.06.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2005] [Revised: 05/19/2005] [Accepted: 06/14/2005] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Underlying hepatic injury and cirrhosis are leading factors that interfere with the post-operative liver regeneration and function. Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) has been reported to ameliorate the ischemia-reperfusion injury of the liver, to induce compensatory hypertrophy of the predicted remnant liver in rats after portal vein ligation and to augment liver regeneration after hepatectomy in non-cirrhotic rats. Our aim was to determine the effect of HBO treatment on liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy in normal and cirrhotic mice in this experimental study. MATERIALS AND METHODS The effect of HBO on liver regeneration was studied in a mice model combining carbon tetrachloride induced cirrhosis and partial hepatectomy. Mice were divided into four groups: Control, cirrhotic, non-cirrhotic HBO-treated, and cirrhotic HBO-treated. All animals underwent 40% hepatectomy. Liver regeneration was evaluated by the proliferating cell nuclear antigen-labeling index. Serum aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase levels were measured to evaluate liver injury. RESULTS Serum alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels were significantly decreased in HBO-treated cirrhotic group compared to cirrhosis group after hepatectomy (P = 0.001 and P = 0.014, respectively). The proliferating cell nuclear antigen labeling index was significantly higher in HBO treated cirrhotic group than in cirrhotic group after hepatectomy (P = 0.022). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that HBO treatment improves liver functions and augments hepatocyte regeneration in cirrhotic mice after hepatectomy. Post-operative HBO treatment may have a beneficial effect on post-operative liver function and regeneration in cirrhotic patients.
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- Mehmet Ozdogan
- Department of Surgery, Ataturk Egitim ve Arastirma Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Muth CM, Radermacher P, Cuzzocrea S. Hyperbaric oxygen and sepsis: time to recognize. Intensive Care Med 2005; 31:1150-2. [PMID: 16034623 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-005-2700-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2005] [Accepted: 06/29/2005] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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van Hulst RA, Drenthen J, Haitsma JJ, Lameris TW, Visser GH, Klein J, Lachmann B. Effects of hyperbaric treatment in cerebral air embolism on intracranial pressure, brain oxygenation, and brain glucose metabolism in the pig*. Crit Care Med 2005; 33:841-6. [PMID: 15818114 DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000159529.26114.ca] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen treatment after cerebral air embolism on intracranial pressure, brain oxygenation, brain glucose/lactate metabolism, and electroencephalograph. DESIGN Prospective animal study. SETTING Hyperbaric chamber. SUBJECTS Eleven Landrace/Yorkshire pigs. INTERVENTIONS In 11 anesthetized pigs, intracranial pressure and brain oxygenation were measured with microsensor technology, brain glucose/lactate by microdialysis, and electroencephalograph by conventional methods. After injection of air into the internal carotid artery, animals were treated immediately (at 3 mins; t = 3) or at 60 mins (t = 60) with U.S. Navy Treatment Table 6 for 4.48 hrs. RESULTS At the end of hyperbaric oxygen treatment, intracranial pressure in the t = 60 group (39 +/- 8 mm Hg) was significantly higher than in the t = 3 group (27 +/- 6 mm Hg), brain oxygenation values for group t = 3 and t = 60 were 66 +/- 14 and 52 +/- 15 mm Hg, respectively (no significant difference from baseline), and there were no pathologic scores in the visually assessed electroencephalograph. However, there was a significant decrease in brain glucose and a significant increase in brain lactate in both groups at the end of the 5-hr study period. CONCLUSIONS Hyperbaric oxygen treatment initiated at both 3 and 60 mins after embolization decreased the deleterious effects of cerebral air embolism on intracranial pressure and brain metabolism. Therefore, this model appears suitable to test the application of hyperbaric oxygen treatment with a delay >60 mins after embolization, as is often the case in the clinical situation.
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- Robert A van Hulst
- Department of Anesthesiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Mandal NG, White N, Wee MY. Carbon monoxide poisoning in a parturient and the use of hyperbaric oxygen for treatment. Int J Obstet Anesth 2005; 10:71-4. [PMID: 15321656 DOI: 10.1054/ijoa.2000.0492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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We report a case of carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication in a pregnant woman who presented with acute non-specific symptoms and fetal distress. She was scheduled for urgent caesarean section but this was averted after consultation, advice and discussion from a National Poisons Centre, obstetricians and physicians managing the local hyperbaric oxygen facility. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) was used successfully to treat both the woman and her fetus. This resulted in a normal reactive fetal cardiotochograph (CTG) trace after treatment and the fetus was delivered 6 weeks later by normal vaginal delivery. The effects of CO intoxication and the use of HBO on the pregnant woman and her fetus are discussed.
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- N G Mandal
- Department of Anaesthetics, Poole Hospital NHS Trust, Poole, Dorset, UK
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Sahni T, Jain M, Hukku S, Jadhav G. Role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in oncology and radiation induced tissue damage. APOLLO MEDICINE 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s0976-0016(11)60246-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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CO is an insidious poison with many sources of exposure. CO poisoning produces diverse signs and symptoms, which often are subtle and can be misdiagnosed easily. Failure to diagnose CO poisoning may result insignificant morbidity and mortality and allow continued exposure to a dangerous environment. In the ED, a high index of suspicion must be maintained for occult CO exposure. Headache, particularly when associated with certain environments, and flulike illness in the wintertime with symptomatic cohabitants should raise the index of suspicion in the ED significantly for occult CO poisoning. Emergency treatment of CO poisoning begins with inhalation of supplemental oxygen and aggressive supportive care. HBOT accelerates dissociation of CO from hemoglobin and may prevent DNS. Absolute indications for HBOT for CO poisoning remain controversial, although most would agree that HBOT is indicated in patients who are comatose, are neurologically abnormal, have a history of loss of consciousness with their exposure, or have cardiac dysfunction. Pregnancy with an elevated CO-Hgb level (>15-20%) also is widely considered an indication for treatment. HBOT may be considered in patients who have persistent symptoms despite NBO, metabolic acidosis, abnormalities on neuropsychometric testing, or significantly elevated levels. The ideal regimen of oxygen therapy has yet to be determined, and significant controversy exists regarding HBOT protocols. The emergency physician may be confronted with the difficult decision regarding disposition and even transfer to a hyperbaric facility. Often the local medical toxicologist, poison control center, or hyperbaric unit can assist the emergency physician with the decision-making process.
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- Louise W Kao
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46206, USA.
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Marx R. In reply. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2004.05.206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- A L Gill
- University of Bristol, and Division of Oral & Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, UK
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Based on a literature search, an overview is presented of the pathophysiology of venous and arterial gas embolism in the experimental and clinical environment, as well as the relevance and aims of diagnostics and treatment of gas embolism. The review starts with a few historical observations and then addresses venous air embolism by discussing pulmonary vascular filtration, entrapment, and the clinical occurrence of venous air emboli. The section on arterial gas embolism deals with the main mechanisms involved, coronary and cerebral air embolism (CAE), and the effects of bubbles on the blood-brain barrier. The diagnosis of CAE uses various techniques including ultrasound, perioperative monitoring, computed tomography, brain magnetic resonance imaging and other modalities. The section on therapy starts by addressing the primary treatment goals and the roles of adequate oxygenation and ventilation. Then the rationale for hyperbaric oxygen as a therapy for CAE based on its physiological mode of action is discussed, as well as some aspects of adjuvant drug therapy. A few animal studies are presented, which emphasize the importance of the timing of therapy, and the outcome of patients with air embolism (including clinical patients, divers and submariners) is described.
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- Robert A van Hulst
- Department of Anesthesiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of nitric oxide (NO) upon hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) toxicity in male Sprague-Dawley rats during exposure to 0.5 MPa >99% O(2). In the first experiment, the selective neuronal NO synthase inhibitor 7-nitroindazole (7-NI) was injected intraperitoneally (ip) in 15 rats. Another 15 rats received vehicle injections of peanut oil intraperitoneally. Latency to observable tonic-clonic convulsions and motor activity during the HBO exposure were scored and compared between the control group and the 7-NI group. The results showed that injection of 7-NI (30 mg/kg) significantly prolonged the latency to observable tonic-clonic convulsions. The 7-NI group also showed a significant decrease in motor activity compared with the control group. A second experiment was performed to measure the effect of 7-NI injections upon open-field activity during normobaric conditions. Twenty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups, each consisting of eight rats receiving 30 mg/kg 7-NI injections, 10 mg/kg 7-NI injections or vehicle injections of peanut oil intraperitoneally, respectively. The results showed that injection of 7-NI led to a significant dose-dependent reduction in horizontal and vertical activities. This study shows that 7-NI prolongs the latency to hyperoxia-induced seizures. However, it also demonstrates that 7-NI in doses ranging from 30 to 10 mg/kg has a secondary effect upon motor behavior in general. It can therefore not be ruled out that the protective effect of 7-NI upon HBO intoxication is partly due to reduced motor activity.
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- Finn Konow Jellestad
- Division of Physiological Psychology, Department of Biological and Medical Psychology, University of Bergen, Aarstadvn. 21, N-5009 Bergen, Norway.
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Narozny W, Sićko Z, Stankiewicz CZ, Przewoźny T, Pegiel-Sićko E. The effect of hyperbaric oxygen on nasal mucociliary transport. CLINICAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY AND ALLIED SCIENCES 2002; 27:140-6. [PMID: 12071985 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2273.2002.00548.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Nasal mucociliary transport was measured in a group of 30 adult patients (eight women and 22 men; age range 21-78 years, mean 47.9 years) treated with hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and in a control group of 32 adult subjects (two women and 30 men; age range 20-50 years, mean 32.0 years) compressed in a hyperbaric chamber without oxygen therapy. The treated patients breathed 100% oxygen at 250 kPa pressure for 60 min. Subjects from the control group were compressed in the hyperbaric chamber at 250 kPa for 70 min. Nasal mucociliary transport was measured with the saccharin clearance test. After exposure to HBO, the nasal mucociliary transport time was significantly decreased by 26% (P < 0.01) and returned to the original value after 24 h (increased by 8.3%, P = 0.25). In the control group, compressed in air, there were no statistically significant changes. This study shows that simultaneous compression and pure oxygen cause an increase in nasal mucociliary transport. The mechanism of activation of mucociliary clearance is probably the increased oxygenation of blood plasma and enhancement of metabolism in ciliated epithelium.
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- W Narozny
- ENT Department Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland.
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- S K Choong
- St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, UK.
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