Abstract
Introduction: The origin of hyperbaric therapy can be traced back to 1662, when the world’s 1stchamber was built and used for this type of treatment. The original precise indications for its use were presented in 1977 by the Executive Committee of the Undersea Medical Society. In 1994, the 1st European Congress on Hyperbaric Medicine was held, clarifying the indications for hyperbaric therapy, the educational requirements and training of staff and equipment for hyperbaric centres. Over the years, the list of indications for hyperbaric chamber treatments has become longer. Aim: The aim of the study was to present the validity of using hyperbaric therapy in a patient after traumatic amputation of the left lower leg. Material and Method: The study was conducted in Hyperbaric Therapy Centre CREATOR in Lodz. An individual case study of a patient with traumatic amputation was used as the method. The report analyses the individual’s interview questionnaire and available medical records. Conclusion: Hyperbaric therapy can be an effective method for treating infections with anaerobic bacteria.
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