Unintended Insulin Pump Delivery in Hyperbaric Conditions.

Aims/hypothesis: Unintended pump insulin delivery was reported to occur as a consequence of decreased atmospheric pressure, probably mediated by air bubble formation and the expansion of existing bubbles. This observation has been used to explain some hypoglycemic episodes occurring in patients on insulin pump treatment in between 1 and 1 h 45 min after the flight takeoff. New models of insulin pumps have been introduced in the market, most of them are waterproof certified.

Effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on an accelerated rate of mandibular distraction osteogenesis.

Background: Distraction osteogenesis has become a standard therapy for lengthening of the human craniofacial skeleton. Because the technique is used predominately in a paediatric population, limiting the treatment protocol is beneficial.

Methods: Twenty-four animals were divided into four groups with distraction rates of 1mm and 2mm/day with and without hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy.

Descriptive epidemiological analysis of diving accidents in Hawaii from 1983 to 2001.

The Hyperbaric Treatment Center (HTC) at the University of Hawaii, has evaluated and treated over 1100 divers for dysbaric disease from 1983 to 2001. We describe some epidemiological parameters and compare trends between local residents and tourist divers in this article. Data obtained from this review were analyzed for age, gender, type of injury and resident status.