A General Overview on the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Applications, Mechanisms and Translational Opportunities
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) consists of using of pure oxygen at increased pressure (in general, 2–3 atmospheres) leading to augmented oxygen levels in the blood (Hyperoxemia) and tissue (Hyperoxia). The increased pressure and oxygen bioavailability might be related to a plethora of applications...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/9/864 |