Level 1 · RCT / systematic review of RCTs
UHMS-approved
Trauma
RCT
Bottom line
Classic RCT supporting UHMS-approved HBOT for Gustilo III crush injuries and compromised limb salvage.
Outcome
Complete healing without secondary surgery: 94% HBOT vs 42% placebo in severe crush injuries.
Conditions studied
- Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome — Moderate — UHMS approved
Full citation
Bouachour G, Cronier P, Gouello JP, et al. HBOT in the Management of Crush Injuries: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial. Journal of Trauma. 1996. doi:10.1097/00005373-199602000-00018.
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