
Contraindications for Using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Specialty: | Critical Care Emergency Medicine Infectious Diseases |
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Description: | Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) may be associated with a number of complications. A patient with one or more conditions may be at increased risk for serious complications. A patient with a relative contraindication can undergo therapy if the benefits outweigh the risks, or if the problematic condition can be resolved prior to the HBO. |
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