What question did this study set out to answer?

To define, quantify, and characterize the adverse side effects associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy in clinical wound treatment.

March 3, 2017Advances in Wound CareOpen Access

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Side Effects Defined and Quantified

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Review reveals side effect profiles of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in wound healing, indicating the need for standardized protocols.

To define, quantify, and characterize the adverse side effects associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy in clinical wound treatment.
Synthesized recent clinical literature covering mechanisms, clinical efficacy, and adverse outcomes associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Evaluated complications across clinical indications, particularly advanced diabetic foot ulcers and late-effect radiation injuries.
Identified that while hyperbaric oxygen therapy remains generally safe, specific adverse effects occur across varying treatment pressures and durations.
Established that variability in institutional delivery protocols impacts the risk-to-benefit profile for patients undergoing therapy.

Heyboer et al. (2017) studied this question.

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