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HBO and Pulmonary Disorders

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This chapter reviews the modest number of applications in the area of pulmonary disorders as normobaric oxygen is more frequently used for most indications in this area. Effects of HBO on lungs include a discussion of pulmonary arterial hemodynamics as well as lung mechanics and pulmonary gas exchange. Pulmonary oxygen toxicity is also discussed although normal therapeutic uses at most pressures of HBO do not adversely affect the lungs. Clinical applications include respiratory insufficiency, bronchial asthma, bronchitis, inflammatory processes of the lungs, and pulmonary embolism. Contraindications include nitrogen dioxide poisoning, emphysema, shock lung, and pneumothorax.

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Jain, K.K. (2017). HBO and Pulmonary Disorders. In: Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47140-2_29

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