The Relevance of Hyperbaric Oxygen to Combat Medicine

Abstract

At the Davis Hyperbaric Laboratory, Brooks AFB, TX we have embarked on a series of research protocols designed to determine the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBO) in combat wounds. Our research has been directed towards finding ways to minimize the extent of combat injury, reduce the consumption of medical resources, speed healing of combat wounds, and improve the result in the healed wound. In this presentation the basic science related to the use of HBO in treating combat wounds will be presented and our current research efforts will be discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADP011081

Entities

People

  • James K. Wright

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Factors
  • Blood
  • Burns
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Combat Injuries
  • Growth Factors
  • Health Services
  • Hyperbaric Conditions
  • Proteins
  • Rodents
  • Skin Grafts
  • Surgery
  • Therapy
  • Vascular Diseases
  • Wound Healing
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Marine Mammal Biology
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.