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Brain Injury
Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) result from trauma to the brain caused by external mechanical forces and are one of the leading causes of death and disability in young adults. An estimated 10 million people are affected each year in the US.
Damage from a TBI can be in one area of the brain only or in multiple areas and symptoms can range from mild to severe depending on the extent of the damage to the brain. After the initial trauma, the brain experiences ongoing injury caused by edema, hypoxia, ischemia, release of excitotoxic neurotransmitters, etc.
How does HBOT help brain injuries?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy decreases inflammation, oxygenates the entire body, stimulates the growth of new healthy blood vessels, and releases stem cells up to 800%. Research has shown that HBOT has helped with memory, attention span, cognitive function, cerebral perfusion and processing speed.
Furthermore the quality of life in patients with TIBs are much improved and there is a reduction in mortality rates. Studies have shown that improvement has been seen in patients years after a TBI, this suggests that there is no critical period for HBOT treatment to be successful.