We’re back to discuss LUNA microangiography. Joining me today is Dr. Tom Masters and Ryan Wudtke, one of our stupendous hyperbaric techs. We will discuss what LUNA is, what it does, situations where this is currently utilized, set up, contraindications and some potential future uses. Below are a couple LUNA imaging examples as well. Left foot frost…

Hello again This time we’re doing something a little different and talking with two of our technicians (ie the ones who run the chamber). This is more of a discussion on what their jobs entail and some of the technical aspects to running a hyperbaric chamber. Podcast Recorded By: Joe Walter Joe Harris Marc Pullis…

Hello hello, We’re back to talk about a little less emergent issue though one that is quite debilitating for those afflicted by it: Radiation Cystitis. This can be a debilitating disease causing frequent pain, bladder spasms and hematuria causing many to frequent EDs/ clinic for obstructive symptoms or symptomatic anemia. This month we discuss a ca…

Hello again This time we discuss Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections or NSTI. We talk a little pathophys, ED management and our management at the chamber. Basic pathophysiology: HBO can enhance phagocytic abilities of PMNs and other cells of the body, enhance the bacterial killing potential of antibiotics, reduce edema and increase oxygen delivery t…

In this case we discuss another indication to use hyperbaric oxygen: idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL). In the podcast we cover the following: A case Definitions and proposed pathophysiology ED/ Primary care/ ENT management Hyperbaric treatment Case Resolution Weber/ Rinne Testing Podcast Recorded By: Joe Walter Drue Orwig Cory …

Case 3 – CRAO Hyperbaric oxygen has many uses not only related to diving related injuries. This case demonstrates a use that has nothing to do with the water: central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). We have previously discussed this at EMDocs as well here. We discuss the following: 2 cases Anatomy and pathophysiology of this disease Work up in the…

For our second case we discuss another hyperbaric staple… arterial gas embolism. We cover the following: A case Quick pathophysiology overview Acute management Hyperbaric management Below are our usual treatments used to treat AGE (courtesy of the USN Dive Manual Rev. 6). Podcast Recorded By: Joe Walter Drue Orwig Cory Dubose…

Case 1 – DCS Diving is what we love so why not start with a case of the bends or decompression sickness (DCS). This case covers a more severe case of DCS. Here’s a link to the Diver’s Alert Network (24/7 Emergency Contact 1-919-684-9111). We discuss the following: Some useful resources if you are taking care of an injured diver. General pathophysio…

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