Glossary
Normobaric
At normal atmospheric pressure (1 ATA).
Normobaric means at ordinary sea-level pressure. "Normobaric oxygen" is breathing extra oxygen without pressure — useful, but delivering a fraction of the dissolved oxygen that hyperbaric (pressurized) oxygen achieves.
More terms
Stem cell mobilization
HBOT's ability to release stem cells from bone marrow into circulation.
TcPO₂
Transcutaneous oxygen measurement used to assess wound healing potential.
DAN
Divers Alert Network — the 24/7 emergency resource for diving injuries.
Barotrauma
Injury from pressure changes, most commonly to the ears.