Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
And
And
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
What is TBI?
What is TBI?
A TBI is the result of an external force or impact on
a person’s head. This force or impact resulting in a
TBI is most commonly caused by falls, car accidents
and violence.
A TBI is the result of an external force or impact on
a person’s head. This force or impact resulting in a
TBI is most commonly caused by falls, car accidents
and violence.
What are the usual treatments for TBI?
What are the usual treatments for TBI?
Because little can be done to reverse the initial
damage causing a TBI, there are few treatment
techniques. The main focus is on preservation of life
& prevention of secondary damage throw
rehabilitation.
Because little can be done to reverse the initial
damage causing a TBI, there are few treatment
techniques. The main focus is on preservation of life
& prevention of secondary damage throw
rehabilitation.
What is HBOT?
What is HBOT?
HBOT is a transparent air tight chamber that
supplies the Pt. with 100% pure oxygen and
increased atmospheric pressure for about 90
minutes.
HBOT is a transparent air tight chamber that
supplies the Pt. with 100% pure oxygen and
increased atmospheric pressure for about 90
minutes.
How does HBOT work?
How does HBOT work?
HBOT provides oxygen to areas of the body with
poor blood flow to facilitate regrowth or healing.
HBOT provides oxygen to areas of the body with
poor blood flow to facilitate regrowth or healing.
Where can you find HBOT in Utah?
Where can you find HBOT in Utah?
LDS Hospital
LDS Hospital
University of Utah
University of Utah
IHC
IHC
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) corrects braininjury
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) corrects braininjury
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Amanda.
(2011,
April
13).
Avoid
Medication…Choose HBOT for Better Results.
Retrieved January 15, 2012, from Health Advice and
News: http://yourhealthblog.wordpress.com
Inc., M. C. (2011, October 5). Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy, an Overveiw. Retrieved January 15, 2012,
from
Hyperbaric
Oxygen
Therapy:
http://drcranton.com/hbo.htm
Neubauer, R. A. Research Institution. (2009-2010).
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment (HBOT) Answers.
Retrieved January 17, 2012, from Hyperbaric
Oxygen
Treatment
Answers:
http://www.hyperbaricanswers.com
Staff, H. (2010, March 18). Inermountain Healthcare
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning: http://intermountainhealthcare.org