Air or gas embolism is the blockage of a blood vessel by air or another gas and most commonly occurs as diving injury. This is a life threatening emergency situation. If the bubble is not recompressed in a hyperbaric chamber within a few minutes, it will cause a clot to form and will be further complicated. Acute air or gas embolism is an UHMS approved indication for HBOT.
Oceanside Hyperbaric is not an emergency medical clinic, and as such, we cannot adequately address an acute air or gas embolism. After treatment in a medical facility, upon release and with a fitness to dive assessment, we can administer HBOT to address chronic complications associated with air or gas embolism.
Poor arterial blood flow can cause hard-to-heal wounds or sudden loss of retinal circulation.
A rare condition in which small blood vessels calcify and clot, causing painful skin wounds and tissue damage.
Severe trauma can damage muscle and circulation, causing swelling, tissue injury and compartment syndrome.
Gas bubbles form in the body after a rapid pressure change, most often following diving.
Air or gas bubbles enter the bloodstream and can block circulation to vital organs.
A rare blood-vessel disorder causing painful leg ulcers, skin discoloration and characteristic scarring.
Narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, causing pain, slow healing and other circulation problems.
Brain injury caused by interrupted blood flow or bleeding, potentially affecting movement, speech and thinking.
Chronic leg wounds caused by poor venous circulation, often with swelling and surrounding skin changes.
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