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Rationale for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in traumatic injury and wound care in small animal veterinary practice
Author(s) -
Levitan D. M.,
Hitt M.,
Geiser D. R.,
Lyman R.
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/jsap.13356
Subject(s) - hyperbaric oxygen , medicine , intensive care medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , oxygen therapy , wound care , clinical practice , veterinary medicine , surgery , anesthesia , physical therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is in wide use in human medicine around the world. Although hyperbaric oxygen therapy is available for veterinary use, it is still significantly underutilised. The physical principles, gas laws and physiologic mechanisms by which hyperbaric oxygen therapy is therapeutic, especially in traumatic injuries and complicated wound care, are discussed. Then, considerations are offered for the implementation of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in veterinary practices. Finally, a review of clinical indications for veterinary practices, including a presentation of select literature, is provided. Applying hyperbaric oxygen therapy in an earlier and more consistent manner could improve short‐ and long‐term outcomes in complicated wounds. The authors also hope this information may stimulate interest in the design of future, prospective studies for the various clinical situations described.