Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was first used to treat decompression sickness for deep-sea divers. Now, it has grown to treat many medical problems, including carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, and ...

Millions of patients with advanced disease in palliative care settings receive oxygen therapy to help them breathe more easily. But a new study says roughly half of them don't benefit from the ...

Delayed diagnosis of fibrotic ILD leads to higher mortality rates and shorter overall survival, emphasizing the need for early clinical recognition. Supplemental oxygen therapy in fibrotic ILD ...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Is it hope or hype? Among many other off-label “wellness” treatments, hyperbaric chambers draw passionate support and skepticism. The technology, now a darling of the ...

Smith, S.M.S. et al (2009) Emergency oxygen delivery 2: patients with asthma and COPD. Nursing Times; 105: 11. This is the second of a two-part unit on the use of emergency oxygen in adults. Part 1 ...

Maui Health has opened a new outpatient facility that will offer a comprehensive approach for patients with nonhealing wounds, with treatments including hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The Maui Memorial ...

Oxygen used in the medical setting is separated using several different methods including chemical reaction and fractional distillation. This oxygen is then either used immediately or stored for ...

Oxygen therapy can help people with certain health conditions, such as emphysema, sleep apnea, or severe COVID-19, get enough oxygen to stay well and function. Oxygen therapy may be a temporary ...

Breathlessness in advanced disease is a common problem, with the majority of people experiencing breathlessness in the weeks before death. The thrust of the new British Thoracic Society guidelines for ...

Oxygen therapy, or supplemental oxygen, can help people get enough oxygen if they can’t get it on their own. It can include oxygen in liquid or gas forms, among other types. Oxygen, a gas found in the ...

While many patients, relatives and even healthcare professionals view oxygen therapy as ‘harmless and helpful’, the reality is quite different. Subscribe today for unlimited access to 6,000+ clinical ...