Written by internationally recognized leaders in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) research and practice, this exciting new book provides evidence-based, practical, useful information for anyone involved in HBOT. It outlines the physiologic principles that constitute the basis for understanding the clinical implications for treatment and describes recent advances and current research, along with new approaches to therapy. This book is an essential tool for anyone who cares for patients with difficult-to-heal wounds, wounds from radiation therapy, carbon monoxide poisoning, and more.

本书由高压氧疗（HBOT）研究和应用方面的世界知名学科领导者编写，面向任何与HBOT有关的读者提供论据充足、实际有效的信息。本书大体阐述了高压氧疗的生理学原理，令读者理解其与临床应用之间的关联，并讲解了近期进展、目前的相关研究以及对于新疗法的探索。对于难以愈合的创伤、放疗创伤、一氧化碳中毒等患者的主管医生来说，本书是工作当中的重要工具。

* Provides comprehensive coverage of pathophysiology and clinically relevant information so you can master the specialty. * Covers the relevance of HBOT in caring for diverse populations including critical care patients, infants and pediatric patients, and divers. * Features a section on the technical aspects of HBOT to provide insight into the technology and physics regarding HBO chambers. * Presents evidence to support the effectiveness of HBOT as well as the possible side effects. * Describes situations where HBOT would be effective through indication-specific chapters on chronic wounds, radiation and crush injuries, decompression sickness, and more.