Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) is simply the delivery of molecular oxygen in very high dosage. Even though experience has shown HBO to be very useful in a number of conditions, the exact mechanism of action at the molecular level is not fully understood. This article reviews the various studies and results of HBO since its inception.
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