Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Principles and Applications (eBook)

This book covers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in current recommended indications, emphasizing the mechanisms involved in the benefits of supplemental oxygen under high pressure. The physiological changes associated with high pressure and hyperoxic conditions are discussed in initial chapters, along with their physical basis governed by the laws of gas followed by the functioning of hyperbaric chambers and the safety precautions needed in operating them.

Utilization of HBOT in indications such as wound healing, severe anemia, and burn injuries is thoroughly explained, along with the recommended protocol for HBOT administration. The final chapters present the contraindications of HBOT and its promising effects on aging and regeneration.

This book is helpful to HBOT practitioners in understanding its underlying mechanism and major applications.

Dr. Manoj Dashrathlal Gupta (MBBS, MD, DNB, LLB, PGDHA) is a Hyperbaric Physician currently the Director of Prana Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Centre, Mumbai, for 14 years. Additionally, He has been working as Director and Head of the Department of Hyperbaric Medicine at Kiran Hospital and Medical College, Surat, Director of Sailee Hospital & Diagnostic Centre, Mumbai, for the last 15 years, Director, 'Of HBOT Academy' Mumbai, Faculty of hyperbaric medicine 'HBOT Academy' Mumbai (Recognized by Maharashtra University of Health Sciences) and Founder President of Indian Hyperbaric and Diving medicine association, India. He is also the Founder President of the Indian Hyperbaric and Diving medicine association. Besides this, he is also a member of the undersea hyperbaric medical society and the Asian Hyperbaric and diving medical association.

Dr. Indumathi Somasundaram (Ph.D.) is working as an Associate Professor at the Kolhapur Institute of Technology, College of Engineering in the Dept of Biotechnology. She has overall 14 years of teaching and research experience till now. So far, she has authored four books and eight book chapters & has written more than 40 Research articles. She's got 2 Springer International books, and one book is in production. She has handled more than five Govt and Intramural funded research projects. She was awarded Young Scientist in 2018 by the anti-aging foundation in a regenerative medicine conclave.

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This book covers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in current recommended indications, emphasizing the mechanisms involved in the benefits of supplemental oxygen under high pressure. The physiological changes associated with high pressure and hyperoxic conditions are discussed in initial chapters, along with their physical basis governed by the laws of gas followed by the functioning of hyperbaric chambers and the safety precautions needed in operating them. Utilization of HBOT in indications such as wound healing, severe anemia, and burn injuries is thoroughly explained, along with the recommended protocol for HBOT administration. The final chapters present the contraindications of HBOT and its promising effects on aging and regeneration.This book is helpful to HBOT practitioners in understanding its underlying mechanism and major applications.