Glossary
Hyperoxia
A state of higher-than-normal oxygen levels in tissue.
Hyperoxia is an elevated oxygen level in the blood and tissues, the therapeutic state HBOT creates. Controlled, intermittent hyperoxia drives healing signals; excessive, prolonged hyperoxia risks oxygen toxicity, which is why protocols are dose-limited.
More terms
Reperfusion injury
Tissue damage that occurs when blood flow returns after a period of oxygen loss.
UHMS
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, which sets indication standards.
ATA
Atmospheres Absolute — the unit of pressure used in hyperbaric medicine.
DAN
Divers Alert Network — the 24/7 emergency resource for diving injuries.