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The postoperative patient benefits greatly from HBOT. Immediate results include the reduction of tissue swelling
and inflammation - and the decrease in pain associated with these processes.
Some examples of surgical procedures that benefit particularly from HBOT include : |
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| Gastric dillation and volvulus, and the associated reperfusion injuries |
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| Fracture repair, especially open fractures or those involving malunion or nonunion |
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| Gastrointestinal resection and anastamosis, especially post-foreign body obstruction |
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| Amputations |
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| Skin grafts |
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| Hemilaminectomy |
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| Ear canal ablation |
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Early HBOT greatly improves the prognosis for many acute conditions and decreases the likeli-hood of their becoming
chronic problems. Some examples of these conditions include : |
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| Wounds - especially degloving, necrotic, and non-healing wounds |
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| Osteomyelitis |
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| Neuropathies - including nonsurgical intervertebral disc disease and limb paralysis / paresis |
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| Crush injuries |
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| Burns and smoke inhalation |
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| Peritionitis |
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| Head and spinal cord trauma |
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Otitis - especially involving Pseudomonas as HBOT breaks down the organism's defenses and greatly increases drug
penetration Crush injuries |
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| Anoxia |
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| Pant |
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| Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an important tool in companion animal medicine. It also improves metabolism, aging and stress problem. From the canine athlete to the family pet, the possibilities for this treatment modality are endless |
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