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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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