Treatment of paraplegic sheep with hyperbaric oxygen

Med J Aust. 1976 Apr 10;1(15):538-40.

Abstract

The results of the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy to control the onset of paraplegia after recent spinal cord injury in sheep are described. This preliminary report suggest that hyperbaric oxygen therapy instituted within two hours of the injury will result in improved motor recovery.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Disease Models, Animal / therapy*
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • Paraplegia / therapy*
  • Sheep*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries