Glossary
Barotrauma
Injury from pressure changes, most commonly to the ears.
Barotrauma is tissue injury caused by pressure differences — most often middle-ear barotrauma during compression. Learning to equalize the ears (like on a plane) prevents it; it is the most common minor side effect of HBOT.
More terms
ATA
Atmospheres Absolute — the unit of pressure used in hyperbaric medicine.
Henry's Law
The physical law explaining why pressure forces more oxygen into blood plasma.
Fibroblast
The cell that builds collagen and rebuilds wounds — and needs oxygen to work.
NCD 20.29
The Medicare National Coverage Determination that governs HBOT coverage.