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Acute Indication • Barrie, Ontario
Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome
Care for severe traumatic injuries involving crushed limbs, intense swelling, and compromised blood flow.
OHIP Coverage Status
Fully Covered by OHIP
Approved clinical protocol under UHMS & Ontario MOH guidelines • Patient self-referrals & physician referrals accepted
Mechanism of Action
HBOT narrows blood vessels to reduce swelling by 20% while flooding the blood with oxygen to keep damaged tissues functional.
Clinical Criteria (OHIP/UHMS)
- Mangled extremity
- Acute traumatic ischemia
- Impending compartment syndrome
Treatment Protocol
2.0 - 2.4 ATA for 90 mins BID for 48-72 hours.
Clinical Outcomes
Increases the chances of saving a limb and helps clearly identify healthy versus damaged tissue for better surgical outcomes.
Key References & Evidence
Core Literature
- Bouachour G, et al. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of crush injuries: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Trauma. 1996.
Referral & Consultation for Crush Injury & Compartment Syndrome
Fully covered by OHIP. Both physician referrals and patient self-referrals are accepted online or via fax at (705) 881-1119. For urgent or time-sensitive indications, please contact our Barrie clinic directly.