The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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ISSUE1333
March 8, 2010
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Refractory Wounds
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Refractory Wounds
March 8, 2010 (Issue: 1333)
Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy, breathing 100% O2 while exposed to increased atmospheric pressure, has been used for years to treat refractory wounds, especially diabetic foot ulcers.
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