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Traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury. Symptoms of a TBI can be mild, moderate, or severe, depending on the extent of the damage to the brain. Outcome can be anything from complete recovery to permanent disability or death. A coma can also affect a child's brain.

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Hyperbaric Chambers

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Has anyone had any experience with HBOT, hyperbaric oxygen treatment? I am going through it right now and would like to get some feedback on anyones experience.
Thanks,
Shannon
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Shannon:

I, myself, have never used a hyperbaric chamber, but I know that they have been used to treat several medical problems... I think thry use tham for carbon monoxide poisoning?


Tom B. aka Ihman
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I did read where they are using this treatment newly for TBI patients. Hope it works for you...Let us know!
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