Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – Mechanisms of Action
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2017), Brief Communication
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2017)

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) – Mechanisms of Action

Brief Communication
Published 11-05-2017
  • Andrew Ng Wei Aun
Andrew Ng Wei Aun
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Keywords

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Normoxia
Hyperoxia

Abstract

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been used for a range of diseases. The currently accepted mechanisms of action are discussed in this review article, ie restoration of normoxia, effects of hyperoxia and reduction of bubble size.

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