HBOs have been used since the 40's. They were used to treat decompression sickness at that time. Professional sport teams have acquired them now to help heal injuries much faster. The higher air pressure in the chamber forces more oxygen to dissolve in the blood, speeding up the flow of oxygen to 15 times the normal rate. They are also being used with clot-dissolving drugs to save heart muscle and improve the life of people who have suffered heart attacks. it relieves chest pain and restores normal electrical acttivity sooner. the HBO is mainly used to treat babies with hyaline-membrane disease, the disease causes breathing distress because their aveoli doesnt inflate. The chamber increases the chance of the lungs will normalize
1. Breathing pure oxygen and increased air pressure
1. Breathing pure oxygen and increased air pressure
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