<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Therapy with hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) was first used in pediatrics in Russia in the 1920s (1927). At present, HBOT is used in children in similar indications as in adults, as well as in perinatal, neurologic and neuro-developmental conditions, even though there is only limited evidence of it offering any benefit for such conditions. The aim of this publication is to present current indications and risks of the use of HBOT in children.</p></abstract>

Therapy with hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) was first used in pediatrics in Russia in the 1920s (1927). At present, HBOT is used in children in similar indications as in adults, as well as in perinatal, neurologic and neuro-developmental conditions, even though there is only limited evidence of it offering any benefit for such conditions. The aim of this publication is to present current indications and risks of the use of HBOT in children.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Pediatrics

Paediatric Clinic with the Observation Department

Polish Hyperbaric Research

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Therapy with hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) was first used in pediatrics in Russia in the 1920s (1927). At present, HBOT is used in children in similar indications...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Pediatrics

Pubblicato online: 07 lug 2018

Pagine: 55 - 60

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/phr-2018-0004

Parole chiave
recomendations supportive treatment, alternative therapy, efficacy

© 2018 Ernest Kuchar et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Pediatrics

Pubblicato online: 07 lug 2018

Pagine: 55 - 60

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/phr-2018-0004

Parole chiaverecomendations supportive treatment, alternative therapy, efficacy

© 2018 Ernest Kuchar et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Parole chiave
recomendations supportive treatment, alternative therapy, efficacy