Handbook on Hyperbaric Medicine [Paperback]

Hyperbaric oxygen application has now become a useful technique for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in CNS, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as in soft-tissue and orthopaedic pathologies and haematologic disorders. With a specific didactic approach, supported by numerous illustrations and tables, this volume aims to present all aspects of oxygen application under pressure not only to resolve some clinical problems, but also to improve recovery or to modify a negative illness evolution. Both scientists and practitioners will find this work a useful and updated reference book.Hyperbaric oxygen application has now become a useful technique for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in CNS, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as in soft-tissue and orthopaedic pathologies and haematologic disorders. With a specific didactic approach, supported by numerous illustrations and tables, this volume aims to present all aspects of oxygen application under pressure not only to resolve some clinical problems, but also to improve recovery or to modify a negative illness evolution. Both scientists and practitioners will find this work a useful and updated reference book.Physiology and Physiopathology of Hyperbaric Oxygen.- Physiological Principles of Hyperbaric Oxygenation.- Toxic Effects of Oxygen.- Pulmonary Effects.- HBO Dose Titration.- Clinical Indications.- Decompression Illness  Final Report.- Acute Indications of HBO Therapy  Final Report.- Chronic Hyperbark Oxygen Therapy Indications  Final Report.- Recommendations of the Jury.- Decompression Illness.- Epidemiology of Decompression Accidents During Recreational Diving.- Pre-Hospital Treatment of Decompression Sickness in Recreational Divers.- Hospital Medical Treatment of Decompression Sickness in Sport Scuba Diving.- Hyperbaric Treatment of Decompression Accidents.- Medical Specificities of Diving for Children and Women.- The Treatment of Decompression Sickness in Commercial Divinl+