Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used ‘off label’ to treat brain injuries, but questions remain

 

CAVE CREEK – Gordon Brown used to be a licensed psychologist and U.S. Navy petty officer 1st class. But a severe blow to the head caused bleeding on the brain and led to surgery in 2002 that left him struggling to read and speak.

Brown said he’s now mostly recovered, and he credits hyperbaric oxygen therapy, known as HBOT, which most commonly is used in hospitals to treat burn victims and severe skin and bone infections. Patients are placed in pressurized chambers and breathe pure oxygen.

“I couldn’t have done this interview prior to the dives (therapy sessions),” said Brown, now 68.

HBOT of Arizona uses the therapy to treat thousands of brain injury patients – roughly 2,000 this year – although the Food and Drug Administration has not approved hyperbaric oxygen for that purpose. However, “off-label prescribing” is allowed for all drugs or treatments the FDA has approved for any condition....Related post.....

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