@article{, title = {The Rationale of Carrying out Specific Investigations prior to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy}, author = {Dey, D and Kochhar, HR and Rao, KN and Venkatesh, S and Verma, R}, abstract = { Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is gaining wider acceptance in present day clinical management for its various indications. HBOT has its associated risks and hazards. Selection of patients for HBOT poses significant challenges for physicians operating the hyperbaric chambers. The paper discusses a couple of interesting cases at IAM Bangalore. A review of the existing investigation protocol prior to exposure of a patient to hyperbaric chamber has been discussed. Based on experience gained over the past 10 years at this Institute and a detailed literature review, a standardised and mandatory pre-run investigation protocol for HBOT is recommended. }, volume = 57, journal = {Indian Journal of Aerospace Medicine}, issn = {0970-6666}, issn = {2582-5348}, }