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HYPERBARIC OXYGEN AND ACUTE SPINAL CORD INJURIES IN HUMANS
Author(s) -
Jones Richard F.,
Unsworth Ian P.,
Marosszeky J. E.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
medical journal of australia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.904
H-Index - 131
eISSN - 1326-5377
pISSN - 0025-729X
DOI - 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1978.tb131741.x
Subject(s) - hyperbaric oxygen , medicine , spinal cord injury , referral , spinal cord , anesthesia , spinal injury , intensive care medicine , emergency medicine , psychiatry , family medicine
Clinical assessment of a regime of hyperbaric oxygen within 12 hours of acute spinal injury in humans suggests that further study of this method of treatment is indicated. For statistical proof of the efficacy of this form of treatment study of a large number of patients is necessary and an Australia‐wide study is suggested. A recommendation is made for early referral to the spinal unit.