Glossary
Boyle's Law
Gas volume shrinks as pressure rises — why bubbles shrink under recompression.
Boyle's Law states that a gas's volume is inversely proportional to its pressure. It explains why recompression physically shrinks harmful gas bubbles in decompression sickness and air embolism, and why patients feel ear pressure during compression.
More terms
TcPO₂
Transcutaneous oxygen measurement used to assess wound healing potential.
Wagner grade
A classification system for the severity of diabetic foot ulcers.
DAN
Divers Alert Network — the 24/7 emergency resource for diving injuries.
Hypoxia
A shortage of oxygen in tissue — the problem HBOT aims to correct.