Annals: Series on engineering sciences (Academy of Romanian Scientists) (Jun 2018)
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY (HBOT) AS A PRACTICE OF THE SCIENTIFIC HYPERBARIC MEDICINE AND ENGINEERING
Abstract
Assuming that the great number of opportunities that facilitate underwater work revealed new physiological and pathological aspects of immersion and life in hyperbaric conditions we consider that the information contained in this paper is up-to-date in terms of medical and engineering practice. Working in hyperbaric conditions, more or less hostile and abnormal to humans, causes disruptions of the homeostasis, changes, and even perturbations in body functions, which must be reduced through proper methodology. These can and must be diminished through adequate methodology. The use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been approached, initially, in France and the Netherlands. HBOT, i.e. HBOT, performed at pressures of 2÷5 atm. abs. is still in its infancy. The theme supposes a monitored hyperbaric chamber able to meet the provisions of the SR EN 14931 of 2006 standard. Within the objectives pursued, the hyperbaric laboratory designated to simulate a dive to a depth of 500 m (50 bar man.) will enable treatments using HBOT for various diseases. The Hyperbaric Laboratory is based on a French standard COMEX unit experienced in deep diving and on the worldwide research results in diving. The hyperbaric complex will meet the goals we have in view within the highest standards and parameters.
