Glossary
Marx protocol
The staged HBOT-and-surgery approach for osteoradionecrosis of the jaw.
The Marx protocol, developed by Dr. Robert Marx, combines hyperbaric oxygen with staged surgery to treat and prevent osteoradionecrosis of the jaw after radiation. It remains the standard framework for managing this complication.
More terms
Air break
A scheduled pause breathing normal air during a session to prevent oxygen toxicity.
Multiplace chamber
A walk-in chamber holding several patients, pressurized with air.
NCD 20.29
The Medicare National Coverage Determination that governs HBOT coverage.
HIF-1α
A cellular oxygen-sensing protein involved in healing signals.