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Recompression treatment is the use of elevated pressure to treat conditions within the body after it has been subjected to a rapid decrease in pressure
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Recompression treatment is performed in a hyperbaric chamber
With prompt and appropriate recompression treatment, most patients show marked improvement in their blood oxygen levels and tissue circulation, as well as other signs of healing
Yes, recompression treatment can help in treating gas gangrene. It involves placing the patient in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber to deliver high levels of oxygen to infected tissues, which can inhibit the growth of the bacteria causing gas gangrene and promote healing. However, surgical intervention along with antibiotics is often necessary for complete treatment.