Infectious Diseases
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Necrotising soft-tissue infections, including necrotising fasciitis and Fournier's gangrene, destroy tissue rapidly and are life-threatening. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is FDA-approved as an adjunct to urgent surgery and antibiotics: high tissue-oxygen levels suppress the responsible bacteria, support immune defence, and help limit the spread of 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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