Question
For children with hypoxic-ischemic brain disease, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been conducted for 7 days, followed by a 5-day break, and then another 7 days. However, some people suggest that excessive oxygen intake may be harmful. What is the standard duration of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and how long should one rest after treatment before resuming?
Answer
The duration of hyperbaric oxygen therapy varies depending on the nature of the disease and individual differences. Generally, for common limb injuries, the recovery of hypoxic and ischemic tissues can be observed within about two weeks; for cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, patients may experience reduced chest discomfort and reduced medication dosage after about a month; for neurological diseases such as brain injury, mild cases may show improvement within a week, while severe cases may require several months; and for vegetative state patients, treatment may last for more than half a year. Therefore, the treatment regimen for hyperbaric oxygen therapy should be determined based on the specific condition of the patient and the advice of the doctor.