Under Pressure: How Hyperbaric Oxygen Can Save Diabetic Limbs
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Dr. G explores hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for diabetic foot care — how breathing 100% oxygen under increased pressure boosts tissue oxygenation, promotes angiogenesis, improves immune function, and helps heal chronic, non-healing ulcers. The episode covers HBOT mechanics, indications (especially Wagner grade 3+ wounds and osteomyelitis), typical treatment protocols, benefits in reducing major amputations, limitations, risks, and why HBOT is an adjunct to vascular care, infection control, offloading, and glycemic management.
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- 0:04 Introduction to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- 2:26 The History of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- 3:54 How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Works
- 9:02 Pathophysiology of Diabetic Wounds
- 11:16 Approved Indications for Hyperbaric Therapy
- 13:06 Indications for Diabetic Foot Treatment
- 14:11 Cellular Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen
- 15:33 Research Findings on Healing Rates
- 16:31 Emerging Indications for Hyperbaric Therapy
- 17:53 Adverse Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
- 18:59 Clinical Decision-Making for Hyperbaric Therapy
- 20:09 Conclusion: The Power of Oxygen Under Pressure
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