What is traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is
defined as damage to the brain resulting from external mechanical force or
penetration of an object into the brain. In addition to the damage caused at
the moment of injury, brain trauma causes secondary injury. These secondary
complications contribute substantially to the damage from the initial injury
and further disrupt normal brain function.
Who does traumatic brain injury usually
effect?
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur
twice as often in men as women. Higher risk populations are between the ages of
15 and 24 years, and 75 years and older. TBI is known as the signature injury
of the Iraq/Afghan Wars. The RAND Corporation estimates that more than 320,000
veterans have experienced TBI while deployed in Iraq or Afghanistan. In the US,
5.3 million people live with disabilities caused by TBI.
What are the most common symptoms of
traumatic brain injury?
Traumatic Brain Injury is complex and
can have a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. Some of the most common
outwards symptoms and effects include: Impulsive behavior, loss of memory,
impaired perception, personality changes, loss of taste and smell, diminished
concentration, hearing and balance disorders, cognitive fatigue, concussion,
coma, and epilepsy.
What are the traditional treatments for
traumatic brain injury?
Currently there is no cure for TBI.
Initial treatment is to stabilize patient and minimize secondary injury.
Long-term treatment is supportive and includes physical and occupational
therapy, and psychiatric support through counseling and medication.
Why is traumatic brain injury amenable
to oxygen therapy?
When cells in the brain die, blood
plasma leaks out into surrounding brain tissue causing swelling and reducing
blood flow. These otherwise normal cells go dormant because they can't function
without enough oxygen. HBOT dramatically increases the oxygen carried in the
blood plasma, making oxygen available to heal damaged capillary walls, reduce
swelling, and aid in new blood vessel formation. Blood flow can be restored to
the dormant tissue and these cells then have the potential to function again.
What benefits can I expect from
hyperbaric oxygen therapy for traumatic brain injury?
Since every patient is different it
is hard to predict the result in each individual case. However, HBOT is safe
and will not make the patient worse. Over 80% of patients achieve improvement
in conjunction with physical and occupational therapy.
The usual oxygen therapy is once
daily, five days a week for eight weeks.
Enhances Neurological Repair
& Regeneration with HBOT:
Attenuates the Effects of Hypoxia and Inflammation
in the Brain
Moderates Mitochondrial Disorders
Increases Penumbra Tissue Recovery
Induces Remyelination
Promotes Neurogenesis
Enhances Stem Cell Mobilization and
Proliferation
Stimulates Neuroplasticity
Augments Concussion Recovery
Improves Overall Function
with HBOT:
Advances Cognitive Function
Enhances Speech & Language
Lessens Frequency of Seizures
Improves Balance & Walking
Improves Gross/Fine Motor Skills
Alleviates Spasticity
Stimulates Better Eye Contact
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