Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Principles and Applications

Chapter 1 History and development of Hyperbaric Medicine.- Chapter 2 Physical basis of Hyperbaric pressure.- Chapter 3 Biochemical aspects Hyperbaric pressure.- Chapter 4 Physiological effects of elevated Barometric pressure.- Chapter 5 Hyperbaric Chambers.- Chapter 6 Transcutaneous Oximetry as an assessment tool in HBOT.- Chapter 7 Evaluating the recommended indications of HBOT.- Chapter 8 HBOT in Emergency Procedure.- Chapter 9 Patient Selection and Patient Care.- Chapter 10 HBOT in Ageing and Regeneration.- Chapter 11 Oxygen toxicity and Side effects of hyperbaric treatment.- Chapter 12 Contraindications of HBOT.

Prof. Lorella Ceschini is an Associate Professor of Metallurgy at the School of Engineering and Architecture of Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna (Italy). She received the Ph.D. in Mechanical Metallurgy from the University of Padua. Prof. Ceschini has also been working on different fields, such as the relationships between microstructure and mechanical properties of steels, aluminium alloys and metal matrix composites; tribological behaviour of metals and composites, even after surface modification treatments; superplastic behaviour of metals and metal matrix composites. She has authored 160 scientific papers (>930 citations, h-index 18), mainly published in international forums, such as refereed Journals and Conferences.4480, H-index: 38)t solid-state processing method, to synthesize Al and Mg light-metal alloys/micro/nano/metastable-composites. He has published over 410 peer reviewed research papers in various international journals and owns two US patents related to development of processing techniques and advanced materials. His current h-index is 56, RG index is 45.8 and citations are more than 12000. He has also co-authored four books. He is Editor-in-chief of three journals and hold important editorial positions in 12 other journals. Prof Gupta also received in Dec. 2015 Distinguished Scientist in Engineering Materials award from Venus International Foundation based in Chennai, India. Currently he is also a Visiting Professor of King Saud University and Part-time Lecturer of Kobe University, Japan.920, H-index: 16).& Technology (KIST), Seoul, South Korea. At KIST, she conducted research on metallic glasses for hydrogen energy applications. She has extensive experience in investigating the 'process-structure-property relation' of metallic materials including light metal alloys/composites, bulk metallic glasses and amorphous alloy systems. Her current research interests include high entropy alloys (HEAs), creep behavior and tribological investigation of Mg alloys/nanocomposites. Dr. Jayalakshmi received the 'Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) - Best Thesis Award' for her M.Tech Research Project in 2000 (National level). She has written 1 book and 2 book chapters. She also has 102 technical publications in international journals/conferences from her research works (citations 320, h-index 11).

This book covers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in current recommended indications, emphasizing the mechanisms involved in the benefits of supplemental oxygen under high pressure. The physiological changes associated with high pressure and hyperoxic conditions are discussed in initial chapters, along with their physical basis governed by the laws of gas followed by the functioning of hyperbaric chambers and the safety precautions needed in operating them. Utilization of HBOT in indications such as wound healing, severe anemia, and burn injuries is thoroughly explained, along with the recommended protocol for HBOT administration. The final chapters present the contraindications of HBOT and its promising effects on aging and regeneration.
This book is helpful to HBOT practitioners in understanding its underlying mechanism and major applications.

Covers mechanistic insights into the role of HBOT in various recommended indications Covers the promising effects of HBOT in regenerative medicine Includes a section on the part of HBOT in radiosensitization