Hyperbaric Cardiovascular Effects

Overview

4.8 out of 5 (32 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post-Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

6 Feb 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers 100% oxygen at high pressure, typically ranging from 1.9 to 3.0 atmospheres absolute, within a specialized chamber. Treatments usually last 90 to 120 minutes. The patient's entire body should be enclosed in a hard-sided hyperbaric chamber. This therapy is indicated for various conditions, including decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, air and gas embolism, necrotizing soft tissue infections, refractory osteomyelitis, and delayed radiation injuries. Both the high-pressure environment and the resulting hyperoxygenation influence the cardiovascular system by altering systemic vascular resistance, electrical conduction, cardiac contractility, and neovascularization.

Understanding these physiological effects is essential for optimizing the clinical use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Management of cardiovascular toxicity from HBOT involves closely monitoring cardiac function, adjusting treatment protocols as necessary, and providing supportive care, including medications to manage arrhythmias or ischemic events.

This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance learners' competence in identifying and addressing the cardiovascular effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Participants will broaden their grasp of the risk factors for developing these complications, as well as their symptoms. The best practices for evaluating and managing these manifestations will be discussed. Greater proficiency equips clinicians to collaborate effectively within an interprofessional team caring for patients undergoing this intervention.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the signs and symptoms indicative of cardiovascular toxicity from hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

  • Select the most appropriate diagnostic tools for evaluating suspected cardiovascular toxicity from hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

  • Apply individualized strategies for managing the cardiovascular effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional team to educate, treat, and monitor patients on hyperbaric oxygen therapy to improve health outcomes.

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  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

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