Showing posts with label hypoxia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hypoxia. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy


Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy relieves the oxygen starvation of the brain known as hypoxia. Since full blood circulation to specific areas of the brain is impaired, increasing the rate at which oxygen diffuses into all of the body's fluids increases the amount of oxygen carried to the hypoxic brain tissues. Oxygen enriched cerebrospinal fluid will help to repair any recoverable brain tissue that is intact but not functioning normal. In many cases, HBOT has shown these idling neurons have started to function more efficiently, producing long-term improvements in both brain and clinical function. With the improvement of micro circulation and the relief of any brain swelling, a patient can experience a reduction in spasticity and an improvement in cognitive ability, vision, gross and fine motor skills, hearing and speech.

The brain now has the ability to learn and to process thought into actions. Depending on the age at the time of injury, many times the therapies now are able to be put into action. The patient may also now be able to go through the many stages of neurological steps. This steps may be skipping, crawling, standing, reactions as the brain now is going through a catch up stage of learning. With the permanent new blood supply the effects of HBOT will go on and on.

Some patients will suddenly be able to put into action a certain physical therapy or neuro-therapy, which never seemed to have an influence before.

In some, the most significant improvements are often seen when the HBOT is over; in some cases weeks later. Sadly, sometimes HBOT does not get the live saving recognition, acknowledgement, and credit it so well deserves.

www.hbot4u.com

Patrick and Susan Rodriguez CHT, EMT, DMT

Parents of Susie, Danielle, Renee

Recovered

Sunday, July 3, 2011

HBOT relieves hypoxia

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy relieves the oxygen starvation of the brain known as hypoxia. Since full blood circulation to specific areas of the brain is impaired, increasing the rate at which oxygen diffuses into all of the body's fluids increases the amount of oxygen carried to the hypoxic brain tissues. Oxygen enriched cerebrospinal fluid will help to repair any recoverable brain tissue that is intact but not functioning normal. In many cases, HBOT has shown these idling neurons have started to function more efficiently, producing long-term improvements in both brain and clinical function. With the improvement of micro circulation and the relief of any brain swelling, a patient can experience a reduction in spasticity and an improvement in cognitive ability, vision, gross and fine motor skills, hearing and speech.

The brain now has the ability to learn and to process thought into actions. Depending on the age at the time of injury, many times the therapies now are able to be put into action. The patient may also now be able to go through the many stages of neurological steps. This steps may be skipping, crawling, standing, reactions as the brain now is going through a catch up stage of learning. With the permanent new blood supply the effects of HBOT will go on and on.

Some patients will suddenly be able to put into action a certain physical therapy or neuro-therapy, which never seemed to have an influence before.

In some, the most significant improvements are often seen when the HBOT is over; in some cases weeks later. Sadly, sometimes HBOT does not get the life-saving recognition, acknowledgment, and credit it so well deserves.

Patrick and Susan Rodriguez CHT, EMT, DMT

Parents of Susie, Danielle, Renee

Recovered

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Hypoxia


Hypoxia

Hypoxia is a state of oxygen deficiency in the body, which is sufficient to cause an impairment of function. Hypoxia is caused by the reduction in partial pressure of oxygen, inadequate oxygen transport, or the inability of the tissues to use oxygen.

In brief, being drunk is kind of the same as being exposed to high altitude. In both cases, oxygen to your brain and muscles is reduced.

Hypoxic Hypoxia is a reduction in the amount of oxygen passing into the blood. It is caused by a reduction in oxygen pressure in the lungs, by a reduced gas exchange area, exposure to high altitude, or by lung disease. [This is the hypoxia that is a hazard to aviators.]

Pemic Hypoxia is defined as a reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. It is caused by a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood or a reduced number of red blood cells. A reduction in the oxygen transport capacity of the blood occurs through blood donation, hemorrhage, or anemia. A reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood occurs through drugs, chemicals, or carbon monoxide. [This hypoxia usually experienced by smokers.]

Stagnant Hypoxia is an oxygen deficiency due to poor circulation of the blood or poor blood flow. Examples of this condition are high "G" forces, prolonged sitting in one position or hanging in a harness, cold temperatures, and positive pressure breathing. [This hypoxia usually experienced when sitting for hours in a boring class.]

Histotoxic Hypoxia is defined as the inability of the tissues to use oxygen. Examples are carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning. Certain narcotics, chewing tobacco, and alcohol will prevent oxygen use by the tissues. [This hypoxia usually experienced after drinking too much.]

Dr James MD

Reprinted with Permission


Hypoxia
Hypoxia is a state of oxygen deficiency in the body, which is sufficient to cause an impairment of function. Hypoxia is caused by the reduction in partial pressure of oxygen, inadequate oxygen transport, or the inability of the tissues to use oxygen.
In brief, being drunk is kind of the same as being exposed to high altitude. In both cases, oxygen to your brain and muscles is reduced.
Hypoxic Hypoxia is a reduction in the amount of oxygen passing into the blood. It is caused by a reduction in oxygen pressure in the lungs, by a reduced gas exchange area, exposure to high altitude, or by lung disease. [This is the hypoxia that is a hazard to aviators.]
Pemic Hypoxia is defined as a reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood. It is caused by a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin in the blood or a reduced number of red blood cells. A reduction in the oxygen transport capacity of the blood occurs through blood donation, hemorrhage, or anemia. A reduction in the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood occurs through drugs, chemicals, or carbon monoxide. [This hypoxia usually experienced by smokers.]
Stagnant Hypoxia is an oxygen deficiency due to poor circulation of the blood or poor blood flow. Examples of this condition are high "G" forces, prolonged sitting in one position or hanging in a harness, cold temperatures, and positive pressure breathing. [This hypoxia usually experienced when sitting for hours in a boring class.]
Histotoxic Hypoxia is defined as the inability of the tissues to use oxygen. Examples are carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning. Certain narcotics, chewing tobacco, and alcohol will prevent oxygen use by the tissues. [This hypoxia usually experienced after drinking too much.]
Dr James MD
Reprinted with Permission