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
Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung — the one absolute contraindication to HBOT.
Multiplace chamber
A walk-in chamber holding several patients, pressurized with air.
Angiogenesis
The growth of new blood vessels — a key long-term effect of HBOT.
NCD 20.29
The Medicare National Coverage Determination that governs HBOT coverage.