Glossary
Stem cell mobilization
HBOT's ability to release stem cells from bone marrow into circulation.
Stem cell mobilization is the release of stem and progenitor cells from bone marrow into the bloodstream. Research shows repeated HBOT sessions can increase circulating stem cells several-fold, contributing to tissue repair.
More terms
Normobaric
At normal atmospheric pressure (1 ATA).
Reperfusion injury
Tissue damage that occurs when blood flow returns after a period of oxygen loss.
Boyle's Law
Gas volume shrinks as pressure rises — why bubbles shrink under recompression.
Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung — the one absolute contraindication to HBOT.