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Air (arterial gas) embolism is an FDA/UHMS-approved emergency indication. HBO reduces bubble size (Boyle’s Law), restores blood flow, and enhances oxygen delivery. Sudden hearing loss is under investigation but not universally approved; COPD and angina are not indications.

Electrode temperature is the most critical factor influencing TCOM accuracy. Heating the electrode (usually to 43–45°C) enhances capillary blood flow and oxygen diffusion through the skin, allowing reliable measurement of tissue oxygenation. If the electrode is not adequately heated, readings may underestimate oxygen levels. While hydration, ambient conditions, and perfusion influence tissue oxygenation generally, the electrode’s temperature control is the primary determinant of measurement validity.

Entry or medical locks are small compartments that can be independently pressurized, allowing supplies to be passed into or out of the chamber without altering the main chamber’s pressure.

Monoplace chambers are filled with 100% oxygen, and the patient breathes chamber atmosphere directly. This design simplifies oxygen delivery but requires strict safety protocols due to fire risk. Multiplace chambers, in contrast, are pressurized with air and deliver oxygen through masks or hoods.

TcPO₂ ≥40 mmHg indicates sufficient oxygen tension for wound healing. Values below 30 mmHg suggest poor perfusion, and below 20 mmHg indicate critical hypoxia. Oxygen challenge tests help refine prognosis.