Oxygen Toxicity
摘要
Oxygen acts as a therapeutic drug in HBOT but excess of it leads to severe toxicity affecting brain and the lungs. CNS toxicity is seen at pressures >3ATA. Exposure more than 0.5 ATA leads to pulmonary issues like tracheobronchitis and ARDS. Measures to control oxygen toxicity are the norm for successful completion of sessions in hyperbaric chambers.