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,…
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…
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…
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and the Oxidative Stress Pathways Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) affects oxidative stress pathways in several ways: Increased Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) Production: HBOT increases the partial pressure of oxygen in tissues, leading to the generation of…
Cancer- Immune modulation and HBOT Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) can indeed influence immune modulation in cancer therapy, offering potential benefits in the context of immunotherapy. Here are some key aspects of how HBOT can modulate the immune response in cancer…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and the Unseen Injuries of War The US and Canadian Military Forces have over 1.2 million that have seen the effects of the War on Terror over the last twenty years. Many have received injuries from their…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been explored as a potential treatment for the “silent injuries” of war. The overlapping constellation of signs and symptoms in returning veterans makes diagnostic certainty difficult. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and the persistent deficits of…
Cyclic hyperoxia/hypoxic exposure under increased atmospheric pressure makes the difference in treating cancer Hypoxia plays a crucial role in the development and replication of cancer cells. Cyclic hyperoxia/hypoxic exposure under increased atmospheric pressure (HBOT) is an intriguing approach in cancer…
Hyperbaric Oxygen- A treatment option optimizing wellness Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) operates as a two-part treatment that leverages the solubility of oxygen in plasma under increased atmospheric pressure to enhance oxygen delivery to tissues. This process is fundamentally rooted in…
Weekend Sports Enthusiast- Speed your recovery from sports injuries with HBOT As we transition from indoor to outdoor activities with the change of seasons, the potential for injury due to lack of conditioning increases. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) offers several…