From intensive care to rehabilitation discharge, hyperbaric oxygen therapy works wonders.
57-year-old Uncle Tian suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory failure, hypoxemia, calf skin ulcers, and pigmentation, leading to nutritional combined ulcers, skin necrosis, muscle necrosis, and the risk of amputation in his small calf bones.
Upon admission, he immediately received blood purification, stabilization of internal environment, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
After 34 days of rehabilitation treatment, he was discharged smoothly. During his stay, he had multiple hand traumatic infections and underwent total hand debridement: calf ulcer debridement, VSD negative pressure drainage, and skin grafting. He also received 30 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The wound gradually became clean, granulation tissue repaired, and calf skin grafts survived, avoiding amputation.
Warm Reminder
1. Severe trauma to the body can trigger a comprehensive stress response, leading to stress ulcers, skin necrosis, and even multiple organ failure.
2. Hyperbaric oxygen can assist in treating skin ulcers, increase blood supply to the calves, and promote organic tissue repair.
3. For small ulcer healing: Hyperbaric oxygen can increase oxygen delivery and utilization, promoting angiogenesis and collateral circulation.
4. Promoting wound healing: Hyperbaric oxygen can raise blood oxygen tension, stimulate fibroblast growth and collagen synthesis, improve wound repair rate, and eliminate inflammatory tissues.