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Cianci P, Sato RM, Faulkner J. Adjunctive Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Treatment of Thermal Burns.

Undersea Hyperb Med. 2026 Second Quarter; 53(2):363-390.

A significant and consistently positive body of evidence from animal and human studies of thermal

injury sup-ports the use of hyperbaric oxygen as a means of preventing dermal ischemia, reducing

edema, modulating the zone of stasis, preventing partial- to full-thickness conversion, preserving cellular

metabolism, dampening inflammation, preventing infection, and promoting healing. The overwhelming

majority of clinical reports have shown reduced mortality, length of hospital stays, number of surgeries,

and cost of care. Hyperbaric oxygen has been demonstrated to be safe in the hands of those thoroughly

trained in rendering this therapy in the critical care setting and with appropriate monitoring precautions.

Careful patient selection is mandatory.