The history of the Hyperbaric Medicine

The history of the Hyperbaric Medicine

Oxygen is the vital element that sustains human life. Every cell of the body needs it to complete the metabolic processes that give life and energy to the organism. Many years ago, studying this natural element, the principle of Hyperbaric Oxygenation was developed,...
Hyperbaric chamber and wounds infected by anaerobes

Hyperbaric chamber and wounds infected by anaerobes

Dr. Mariana Cannellotto, President of the Argentine Association of Hyperbaric Medicine and Research (AAMHEI), spoke on the “Hyperbaric Chamber and its application in wounds infected by anaerobes”, during the University Symposium on Venous Ulcer, Healing...
Treatment of Diabetic Foot with Hyperbaric Oxygenation

Treatment of Diabetic Foot with Hyperbaric Oxygenation

Introduction Diabetes is the main cause of non-traumatic lower limb amputation. Worldwide, each year, more than 1 million amputations are performed as a result of this pathology. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (OTH) has been proposed as a medical treatment for diabetic...
Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy in the Great Burning

Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy in the Great Burning

Type AB or 2nd-degree burns affect almost the entire thickness of the dermis; the re-capitalization of the scarce intact dermal remains is slow. Experimental models showed that OTH reduces edema and plasma extravasation, prevents the progression of necrosis, reduces...
Why promote research in the field of hyperbaric medicine

Why promote research in the field of hyperbaric medicine

Health research has a great value for society since it helps those who make decisions regarding health care, it provides important information about the trends of diseases and risk factors. Clinical trials are a key research tool for the advancement of medical...