What is the Role of the Air break in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? In hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), air breaks traditionally serve as a safety measure to mitigate the risk of oxygen toxicity.  The use of the air breaks has evolved to a therapeutic strategy to…

Air breaks in HBOT- Optimizing Therapeutic Outcomes Hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs) are transcription factors that play a crucial role in cellular response to low oxygen levels (hypoxia). They regulate the expression of genes involved in angiogenesis, metabolism, and cell survival. Understanding the interaction between HIFs and…

How does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy increase cerebral flow? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can increase cerebral blood flow despite oxygen's vasoconstrictive properties through several mechanisms: Enhanced Oxygen Delivery: HBOT increases the amount of oxygen dissolved in the blood, significantly enhancing oxygen delivery to tissues. This can…

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in regulating oxidative stress Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) plays a multifaceted role in regulating oxidative stress several mechanisms: 1. Induction of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS): HBOT increases the partial pressure of oxygen in tissues, leading to the production of ROS. While…