Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment in Research and Clinical Practice Mechanisms of Action in Focus

• Andere auteurs: Drenjančević, Ines (Redacteur)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: IntechOpen 2018
• Onderwerpen: Accident & emergency medicine; angiogenesis, inflammation, oxidative stress, cytokines, diabetes mellitus, wound healing
• Online toegang: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBO2) is a widely accepted adjuvant therapy in various health conditions that exhibit impaired tissue blood flow. At high pressures, the delivery of the dissolved oxygen in plasma is enhanced, which contributes to better tissue oxygenation, cellular metabolism and ultima...