Indications for Emergent Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Purpose of Review This review describes select emergent indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), current treatment protocols, and recent literature regarding its use. Recent Findings Recent reports have continued to support the emergent use of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) and new applications for therapy. Emergent hyperbaric oxygen therapy is indicated in several conditions due to its ability to reduce morbidity and mortality. Recent reports support its use in multiple emergent indications; however, additional research is required to refine treatment protocols, including time from symptom onset to initiation of treatment. In addition, the shortage of available facilities offering emergent HBOT poses a significant threat to patient care and research advances.