The book covers all aspects of hyperbaric medicine, including newer topics such as telemedicine in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, infertility, and evidence-based research. It provides an in-depth understanding of the physiological principles and operational intricacies involved in treating patients in a safe environment.

The chapters discuss the approach, protocols, and management of different indications for hyperbaric medicine, offering valuable tips and tricks for patient care. It also presents a systematic approach to managing conditions such as infertility, avascular necrosis of the hip, traumatic brain injury, and compromised flaps. The book delves into technical aspects, highlighting the physics and various gas laws relevant to hyperbaric medicine. Additionally, it covers new concepts, ethical issues, side effects, and the role of hyperbaric medicine in the nursing domain.

The intended audience includes medical practitioners, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and nursing personnel.

Autorentext

Dr. Vishal Mago (MBBS, MS, MCh, FRCS, FISS, MNAMS), graduated from Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, completed his postgraduation in general surgery from Barkatullah University, and obtained an MCh in plastic surgery from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. Dr. Mago is a Professor and HOD in the Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery at AIIMS, Rishikesh. He has numerous national and international publications and has presented oral and poster presentations at various national and international meetings. Dr. Mago has received prestigious fellowships such as the ISS Travel Scholar Award and the IFFPS Observer Ship Award USA. He serves as the Member Secretary of the Stem Cell Committee at AIIMS Rishikesh and is a Collaborator at Technology Innovation Hub IIT Roorkee.

Inhalt

1. History of hyperbaric medicine.- 2. Types of chambers.- 3. Physics of hyperbaric medicine and Oxygen metabolism.- 4. Ischemia reperfusion injury in hyperbaric medicine.- 5. Contra indications of hyperbaric medicine.- 6. Hyperbaric medicine in chronic wounds.- 7. Hyperbaric in chronic osteomyelitis.- 8. Hyperbaric medicine in infertility.- 9. Venous and arterial Gas embolism.- 10. Hyperbaric in Traumatic brain injury.- 11. Carbon monoxide poisoning.- 12. Compromised flaps and grafts.- 13. Hyperbaric in necrotising fasciitis.- 14. Crush injuries.- 15. Hyperbaric therapy for AVN of the hip.- 16. Central retinal artery occlusion.- 17. Hyperbaric in Idiopathic Sensorineural deafness.- 18. Gas gangrene.- 19. Decompression sickness.- 20. Hyperbaric in ageing.- 21. Hyperbaric therapy for delayed radiation injuries.- 22. Hyperbaric therapy in burns.- 23. Ocular and ear complications.- 24. Oxygen toxicity.- 25. Miscellaneous indications.- 26. Safety and fire hazards in hyperbaric therapy.- 27. Telemedicine in hyperbaric oxygen therapy: A new horizon.- 28. Ethics and quality issues.