[Hyperbaric oxygenation: characteristics of intensive care and emergency therapy]

Anaesthesist. 2006 Jun;55(6):693-705. doi: 10.1007/s00101-006-1021-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) is a decisive component of a comprehensive interdisciplinary intensive care therapy for numerous disorders, such as gas embolism, severe decompression illness or carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication. However, barochambers with 24 h accessibility are often not readily available, thus, requiring an interhospital transport of critically ill patients. In order to minimise additional risks, a skilled transportation team should be involved. Furthermore, the specific physical and physiological features of HBO require that the transportation personnel must be trained adequately. Specific characteristics of the interhospital transfer of HBO patients are described as well as adverse effects and their specific therapy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Air Pressure
  • Animals
  • Critical Care*
  • Emergency Medical Services*
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation* / adverse effects
  • Oxygen / toxicity

Substances

  • Oxygen