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UHMS
Full name: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
The international professional society and clinical authority for hyperbaric medicine. UHMS maintains the authoritative list of 14 approved HBOT indications, publishes clinical guidelines, and operates a facility accreditation programme in the US.
About UHMS
This HBOT Hub glossary entry covers Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society as a term used in hyperbaric oxygen therapy — its definition, clinical significance, and relevance across treatment protocols, chamber types, and research applications. Browse the full HBOT A–Z glossary for related terminology, or see our research library for context on how this concept appears in the HBOT literature.
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- Hyperbaric chamber types — monoplace, multiplace, hard-shell, soft-shell, and portable chamber specifications.
- HBOT conditions and indications — evidence-based reference across 20+ indications.
- Treatment protocols — pressure levels (1.3–2.8 ATA) and course schedules by indication.
- Research library — peer-reviewed evidence base organised by evidence tier.
- Safety guidelines — contraindications, screening, and in-chamber safety practice.
- Regulatory status — UHMS indications, FDA clearances, and CMS reimbursement.