Hyperbaric oxygen decreases nitrite-induced mortality and methemoglobinemia. The action of HPO in reducing methemoglobin levels is brought about by hindering the oxidation of hemoglobin by nitrite. HPO had no effect on the erythrocyte reductase systems in reducing methemoglobin.
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