Research Studies

Published research on HBOT for Air or Gas Embolism

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These publications include different levels of evidence—not necessarily clinical trials. PubMed indexing is not proof of benefit or an endorsement. Summaries are based on available PubMed abstracts, not a formal full-text quality assessment. Read the limitations as well as the findings; some papers report no benefit or potential harms.

Case series 2021

Gas embolism and hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a case series. (opens PubMed in a new tab)

Chau JCW; Leung JKS; Yan WW — Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi

Plain English Summary

Reports cases of gas embolism treated with hyperbaric oxygen.

Limitations & context: PubMed provides no abstract for this paper. Outcomes and sample size have not been summarized; consult the article before drawing conclusions.

View on PubMed · PMID 34706988

Retrospective case series 1999

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for massive arterial air embolism during cardiac operations. (opens PubMed in a new tab)

Ziser A; Adir Y; Lavon H; Shupak A — The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery

Plain English Summary

A review of patients with arterial air embolism during cardiac surgery found that shorter delays to HBOT were associated with better neurological recovery.

Limitations & context: Observational evidence cannot isolate the treatment effect. This concerns an emergency, not an elective wellness use.

View on PubMed · PMID 10096979

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting HBOT or any treatment. Individual results may vary.