Air or Gas Embolism Treatment | Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

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Air or gas embolism is a dangerous condition where bubbles enter the bloodstream, blocking circulation to the brain, heart, or lungs. Often triggered by trauma, surgery, or rapid ascent while diving—commonly referred to as Diver’s Disease or decompression sickness—this emergency demands swift intervention.

HBOT: The Gold Standard for Embolism and Diver’s Disease

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) uses pressurized oxygen to shrink air bubbles, restore blood flow, and saturate tissues with healing oxygen. It’s the leading treatment for both arterial gas embolism (AGE) and decompression illness (DCI)—endorsed by hyperbaric pioneers like Dr. Paul Harch, M.D., co-author of The Oxygen Revolution, the landmark book that details how oxygen under pressure can trigger the body’s natural healing mechanisms.

Benefits of HBOT for Air Embolism:

  • Rapidly reduces the size and impact of air or gas bubbles

  • Restores oxygen to oxygen-starved tissues, including the brain

  • Decreases swelling and inflammation

  • Supports neurological recovery

  • Proven efficacy in emergency and diving medicine

Symptoms of Air or Gas Embolism

  • Chest pain or shortness of breath

  • Visual disturbances or confusion

  • Sudden muscle weakness or paralysis

  • Dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness

Immediate medical attention is critical—early HBOT can make the difference between full recovery and long-term damage.

Why Choose HBOT.com?

We are the trusted national resource for medical-grade hyperbaric treatment. Our clinical team, trained in emergency response and decompression medicine, provides rapid, expert care using protocols shaped by Dr. Harch’s decades of research.

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Air or gas embolisms can occur in a variety of real-world situations, especially when air enters blood vessels and disrupts circulation. Common causes include:

🏥 Medical Procedures

  • IV lines or injections improperly handled

  • Surgery, especially brain, chest, or orthopedic

  • Dialysis access or central venous catheter placement

  • Positive pressure ventilation in ICU settings

🌊 Diving & Aviation

  • Scuba diving with rapid ascent (decompression sickness)

  • Underwater welding or caisson work

  • Flying after diving without proper surface intervals

💔 Trauma

  • Chest injuries that puncture lungs or blood vessels

  • Blunt force trauma with lung or vascular damage

🫀 Obstetric & Gynecologic Events

  • Amniotic fluid embolism

  • C-section complications

  • Childbirth trauma

🧪 Other Situations

  • Endoscopy or colonoscopy with insufflation

  • Laparoscopic surgeries using CO₂ gas

  • Explosive decompression in aerospace or deep-sea environments

Each of these situations can introduce air or gas into arteries or veins, leading to stroke-like symptoms or cardiac arrest. HBOT is often the frontline treatment.