Indications for HBO

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Indications for Hyperbaric Oxygen
Emergent Conditions CO poisoning (takes you to the Burn Module - hit Back on browser to return to HBO module) Decompression Sickness Cerebral Artery Gas Embolism Pulmonary Gas Embolism	Urgent Conditions Clostridial Gas Gangrene Exceptional Blood Loss Anemia Compromised Skin Grafts/Flap Severe Crush Injuries Thermal Burns

Elective Conditions

Radiation Tissue Effects
Tissue Prep for Skin Grafts/Flaps
Compromised Wound Healing
Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis
Contraindications for Hyperbaric Oxygen

Untreated Pneumothorax
Untreated Tension Pneumothorax
Untreated Pneumomediastium
Untreated malignancy or metastatic malignancy

Relative Contraindications for HBO

Upper respiratory infections
Chronic sinusitis
Seizure disorders
Emphysema with CO2 retention
Uncontrolled high fever
History of spontaneous pneumothorax
History of thoracic or ear surgery
Asymptomatic pulmonary lesions on x-ray
Viral infections
Complications of Hyperbaric Oxygen

Perforated ear drums
Pneumothorax
Oxygen Toxicity