Nerve System Dysfunction
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, intermittent breathing of 100% oxygen at a pressure upper than sea level, has been shown to be some of the neuroprotective effects and used therapeutically in a wide range of neurological disorders.
Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy (HBOT) is defined as the intermittent breathing of pure oxygen inside a hyperbaric chamber at a pressure above sea level. During HBOT, the amount of dissolved oxygen in the plasma as well as saturated haemoglobin with oxygen increases, leading to greater oxygen availability to the organs. A clinical trial study indicated that 8 weeks of HBOT can significantly improve nerve function and consequently promote daily life activities in the patients.
Study: A review on the neuroprotective effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Conclusion: HBOT has attracted considerable attention because of its biological properties. Neuroprotection benefits of HBOT, as a therapeutic option, confirmed with a lot of preclinical in vivo and in vitro studies. These beneficial effects have been mainly attributed to anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-apoptotic properties, in addition to improvement of oxygen supply and neural metabolism and stimulating autophagy. The evidence presented in this review indicates the potential of HBOT in treatment and prevention of a variety of injuries to the nervous system.