Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome

Summary

Extra oxygen preserves oxygen-starved tissue after severe trauma and supports surgical repair.

Typical protocol

2.0–2.4 ATA × 90 min, 3× first 24h, then BID, 3–12 sessions · UHMS

The evidence (1)

1. [1] Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of crush injuries: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

   POSITIVE

   Bouachour G, Cronier P, Gouello JP, et al. · Journal of Trauma · 1996 · n=36 · PMID 8656480

   Small double-blind RCT showing improved wound healing and fewer additional surgical procedures with HBOT in severe crush injuries, especially in older patients and severe wounds.

   Quality: Small but double-blind; supports FDA indication for crush injury.