Severe Anaemia

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Info for Patients

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is considered for treatment of those with severe anaemia due to blood loss with the inability to have blood products. This is complex, controversial and resource dependant. Treatment would be assessed on a case by case basis.

Info for Professionals

HBOT is considered for treatment of those with severe anaemia due to blood loss with the inability to have blood products. This is complex, controversial and resource dependant. Treatment would be assessed on a case by case basis.

Further information regarding the Referral and Funding process can be found here.

Reference

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Indications (2014) Lindell K, Weaver MD Editors
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society
13th Edition
2014 :P113-138

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