PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF HBOT:

• Decrease in size of gas bubbles and increased re-absorption of nitrogen.
• Rapid disassociation of carbon monoxide from hemoglobin.
• Increased collagen synthesis.
• Fibroblastic and osteoblastic proliferation.
• Simulation of capillary angiogenesis.
• Increase in the killing of bacteria by macrophage (WBC) activation.
• Inactivation of toxins produced by bacteria.
• Bacteriocidal effects on bacteria.
• Edema reduction by vasoconstriction actions.
• Stimulation of the body immune system.
• Synergistic effects with certain antibiotics (aminoglycosides and vancomycin).

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