Infectious Diseases

Clostridial Myositis & Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene)

Evidence Level A Standard of Care

HBOT is directly lethal to Clostridium perfringens and inhibits toxin production, used adjunctively with surgery and antibiotics.

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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