Thanks and gratitude from our patients
…to the stomach contractions caused by the pain. The paramedics were excellent, keeping me on O2 all the way to Derriford hospital. I kept my computer in my hand so…
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Acute Thermal Burn Injury
…to traditional management of extensive thermal burns. The theory underlying this comes from Gruber (1970) who showed that third degree burn tissue is hypoxic in comparison to normal skin and…
Advice for Paramedics or Medical Personnel
…a person who is suspected of suffering from Decompression Illness (DCI or the bends). Continue oxygen therapy despite any apparent clinical improvement. Keep the patient warm and out of the…
Science of HBO
…nearly 21% oxygen and more than 78% nitrogen. During hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy the oxygen percentage breathed by the patient is increased to 100%, i.e. almost five times more than…
Meet The Team: Dr Gary Smerdon
…been instrumental in multiple, international research collaborations and clinical trials linked to hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy. He has also qualified as a NBDHMT (National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical…