Hyperbaric therapy, also known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), has emerged as a promising adjunctive treatment for burns. This therapy involves the administration of 100% oxygen at a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure, which allows for increased oxygen delivery to the tissues. The use of HBOT in burn management aims to improve wound healing, reduce complications, and enhance overall patient outcomes. Clinical studies have shown that HBOT can decrease the need for surgical interventions, shorten hospital stays, and improve overall survival rates in burn patients. The mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of HBOT in burns are multifactorial. HBOT enhances oxygen availability, which promotes cellular metabolism and collagen synthesis, leading to accelerated wound healing. Additionally, HBOT has anti-inflammatory effects, reduces oxidative stress, and enhances the immune response, which can help prevent infection and improve tissue repair. As our understanding of the mechanisms and optimal use of HBOT continues to evolve, it is expected that this therapy will play an increasingly important role in the comprehensive management of burns.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Burns

  • Ranajit Chatterjee,
  • Lalit Gupta

摘要

Hyperbaric therapy, also known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), has emerged as a promising adjunctive treatment for burns. This therapy involves the administration of 100% oxygen at a pressure higher than atmospheric pressure, which allows for increased oxygen delivery to the tissues. The use of HBOT in burn management aims to improve wound healing, reduce complications, and enhance overall patient outcomes. Clinical studies have shown that HBOT can decrease the need for surgical interventions, shorten hospital stays, and improve overall survival rates in burn patients. The mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects of HBOT in burns are multifactorial. HBOT enhances oxygen availability, which promotes cellular metabolism and collagen synthesis, leading to accelerated wound healing. Additionally, HBOT has anti-inflammatory effects, reduces oxidative stress, and enhances the immune response, which can help prevent infection and improve tissue repair. As our understanding of the mechanisms and optimal use of HBOT continues to evolve, it is expected that this therapy will play an increasingly important role in the comprehensive management of burns.