What are the currently accepted indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
The Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society through its Committee on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy continually reviews and evaluates current and potential indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Recommendations are made in its “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Committee Report.” Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is currently indicated as the primary mode of therapy for: • Air or Gas Embolism • Decompression Sickness • Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is currently indicated as an important adjunctive therapy for: • Radiation Tissue Damage (Soft Tissue and Osteoradionecrosis) • Clostridial Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene) • Compromised Skin Grafts and Flaps • Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome, Acute Traumatic Ischemias • Necrotizing Soft Tissue (Subcutaneous, Muscle, Fascia) Infections • Osteomyelitis (Refractory) • Problem Non-healing Wounds The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Process Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy is administered in an air-filled multiplace (multiple patient) chamber in which patient
