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Observational studyMedical gas research2025

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity syndrome after brain injury: a multicenter, retrospective cohort study.

Hong Wang, Yujing Li, Songying Shen, Xin Li, Changhe Li, Yihao Li, Huimin Chen, Caihong Ren, Yinsen Song, Yao Tang and 4 more

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Hong WangDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Yujing LiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Songying ShenDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Xin LiDepartment of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Changhe LiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Huaxian People's Hospital, Anyang, Henan Province, China.
Yihao LiDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Huimin ChenDepartment of Hyperbaric Oxygen, Zhengzhou Jinshui District General Hospital, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Caihong RenDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Luohe Central Hospital, Luohe, Henan Province, China.
Yinsen SongDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Yao TangDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Huijun DongDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.
Meng ZhaoDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.ORCID 0009-0005-4034-9359
Sisen ZhangDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.ORCID 0000-0001-6090-2290
Hongyu WangDepartment of Emergency Medicine, The Fifth Clinical Medical College of Henan University of Chinese Medicine, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China.ORCID 0000-0002-6595-9808

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Abstract

Hyperbaric oxygen has been used to treat many diseases. However, there are few reports on hyperbaric oxygen treatment for paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity at home and abroad, and the clinical experience is very limited. To understand the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen treatment for paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity after brain injury, this retrospective study was conducted in the adult intensive care units of five medical centers in central China. Ninety-two patients with paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity syndrome after brain injury were selected from January 2021 to September 2023. Fifty-six patients treated with hyperbaric oxygen were included in the hyperbaric oxygen group, and 36 patients without hyperbaric oxygen treatment were included in the control group. Patients in the hyperbaric oxygen group received 3-5 courses of hyperbaric oxygen treatment, twice daily, once for 70 minutes, 10 days for 1 course of treatment. Compared with before hyperbaric oxygen treatment, the paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity symptoms of all patients were significantly relieved after three courses of hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Compared with those in the control group, patients in the hyperbaric oxygen group had higher Glasgow coma scale scores, lower paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity syndrome assessment measure scores, and shorter intensive care unit stays. In conclusion, the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an assisted therapy can significantly alleviate the symptoms of patients with paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity, thereby providing new ideas for the treatment of paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity.

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Autonomic Nervous System DiseasesBrain InjuriesHyperbaric OxygenationAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcome

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PMCPMC11918463

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