Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Severe Diffuse axonal Head Injury -Our Experience 2011-2013

Authors

  • Dr. Pavitra Patnaik Assistant Professor and Head, Neurosurgery Department, Superspeciality Hospital, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra

Keywords:

Diffuse axonal injury

Abstract

Background: Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is often fatal and one of the major cause of morbidity and mortality. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the role and potential benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of DAI.

Method: Total 60 patients of severe diffuse axonal head injury [Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) < 8] with no other associated injury were enrolled in the study.

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Published

2013-12-28

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2013): Oct- Dec

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Research Articles

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Patnaik P. Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Severe Diffuse axonal Head Injury -Our Experience 2011-2013. Int J of Pharmc Res [Internet]. 2013 Dec. 28 [cited 2025 Mar. 14];3(4):77-81. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijpr/article/view/1206