Infectious Diseases
Clostridial Myositis & Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene)
Gas gangrene is a rapidly spreading, life-threatening infection caused by Clostridium bacteria. As an FDA-approved adjunct alongside urgent surgery and antibiotics, hyperbaric oxygen therapy raises tissue oxygen to levels directly lethal to these anaerobic organisms and halts their toxin production, helping limit tissue loss.
Evidence Level A Standard of Care
Treatment protocol
Protocol
Pressure
2.0 – 2.5 ATA
Duration
90 min
Sessions
20 – 30
Frequency
Once daily, 5×/week
Evidence basis: UHMS / Standard of Care
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