Hypoxia, Timing, and Why HBOT Should Never Be a Last Resort Hypoxia is the quiet thread that runs through nearly every condition eventually referred for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Long before a wound becomes gangrenous, before radionecrosis becomes structurally entrenched, or…
Relative Hypoxia as a Stimulus to Healing Thomas M Fox MAS, MS, CHT Introduction Healing is fundamentally a biological negotiation between oxygen demand and oxygen availability. While oxygen is indispensable for cellular respiration, collagen synthesis, and immune defense, complete…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): Disrupting the Hypoxia–Inflammation Cycle at the Systems Level Thomas M. Fox MAS, MS, CHT A Clinical Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment is a dual-phase treatment wherein the patient inhales an oxygen-enriched gas at concentrations exceeding those typically available,…
Managing the Ecosystem of Risk-2025 The Troy Michigan Hyperbaric Flash Fire 31 Jan 2025 In the court proceedings of 16 September 2025- a witness was asked if the use of the grounding strap have prevented the incident of 31 January…
Hypoxia and Inflammation: Breaking the Cycle with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Hypoxia and inflammation are not isolated biological events—they are locked in a reciprocal and self-amplifying relationship. Where oxygen delivery fails, inflammation intensifies. Where inflammation dominates, hypoxia deepens. This feedback loop…
Prohibition of Electronic Devices in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Addressing the Dangers of Ignition and Lithium-Ion Batteries Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a powerful medical intervention that enhances the body's natural healing processes by delivering 93% oxygen or more at…
Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries and Their Incompatibility with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) 1. Overview of NiMH Batteries NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries are a rechargeable battery type commonly used in: Consumer electronics (cameras, radios) Medical devices (older models) Emergency lighting…
Safety Concerns for Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Batteries in Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers The presence of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries within the pressurized and oxygen-enriched environment of a hyperbaric chamber presents serious safety hazards that parallel—and in some cases exceed—those associated with other…
Peri-Surgical HBOT: Enhancing Outcomes through Pre- and Post-Op Oxygenation 1. Rationale Surgery provokes a systemic stress response—hypoxia in marginal tissues, inflammation, and risk of infection—that underlies up to 50 % of postoperative complications (e.g., surgical-site infections, anastomotic leaks). Adjunctive HBOT…
Enhancing the effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy The modulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels can potentially enhance the therapeutic effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in stress-related conditions. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment,…