Infectious Diseases
Exceptional Blood Loss Anemia
When severe anaemia cannot be corrected by transfusion — because blood is unavailable or declined on religious grounds — hyperbaric oxygen therapy offers a bridge. FDA-approved for this indication, it dissolves enough oxygen directly into blood plasma to sustain vital organs until red-cell levels recover or transfusion becomes possible.
Evidence Level B Standard of Care
Treatment protocol
Protocol
Pressure
2.0 – 2.5 ATA
Duration
90 min
Sessions
20 – 40
Frequency
Once daily, 5×/week
Evidence basis: UHMS / Standard of Care
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