Fast-Track Education #6: The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen for Radiation Injury, Cancer and Calciphylaxis

Course overview

Learner Objectives As a result of having attended the meeting, the participants should have had the opportunity to: • The participant will understand the controversy surrounding the etiology of calciphylaxis. • The participant will understand potential mechanisms by which hyperbaric oxygen is thought to be beneficial in treating calciphylaxis. • The participant will be able to list proposed ways to diagnose calciphylaxis. • The participant will understand how Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been a useful adjunct to assist with tissue healing by promotion of angiogenesis in irradiated tissue • The participant will understand the mechanisms of action for radiation therapy as well as a review of the clinical indications for this therapy. A comprehensive review of the literature will be provided as well as practical guidelines for appropriate treatment of these conditions. Subject Matter • Medications in the Chamber: Mythology, Experience and Literature • Update in Hyperbaric Oxygen for the Treatment of Radiation Tissue Injury • Hyperbaric Oxygen and Late Radiation Injury: Update • Hyperbaric Oxygen: Does it Cause or Promote the Recurrence or Growth of Cancer: An Update • Calciphylaxis: Role for Hyperbaric Oxygen? • Equipment in the Hyperbaric Chamber: Does it Allow for Better Outcomes for Critical Care Patients Teaching Methods • Online video of speakers lecture with PPT slides embedded. • Exam questions for each lecture • Evaluation of program Evaluation Methods Evaluation is offered online after completion of the activity, which evaluates the effectiveness of the meeting, that no bias was presented, individual faculty and overall objectives were met. References: • Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Journal, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, North Palm Beach, Florida • National Fire Protection Association 99, Health Care Facilities; 2015. www.nfpa.org • UHMS Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Indications, Thirteenth Edition, Dr. Lindell Weaver, April 2014 (http://www.bestpub.com/books/hyperbaric-a-undersea-medicine/product/359-ebook-hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-indications-thirteenth-edition.html)