Reasons for Hyperbaric Oxygenation
When your doctor informs you that you need the Hyperbaric Oxygenation procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Alternate Names for Hyperbaric Oxygenation:
HBO2
HBOT
Hyperbaric medicine
Hyperbarics
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why Hyperbaric Oxygenation is Performed
Alternate Names for Hyperbaric Oxygenation:
HBO2
HBOT
Hyperbaric medicine
Hyperbarics
Reasons for Procedure
This procedure has been used to treat many health problems, including:
- An air bubble (embolism) which gets into the circulatory system and blocks blood flow
- Decompression sickness , which can occur when divers or miners come to the surface too quickly
- Radiation therapy injuries following treatment for cancer
- Skin grafts , flaps, or burns
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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