by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Feb 11, 2021 | COVID-19, COVID-19 & HBOT, COVID-19 Diaries, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Here’s another installment from the intrepid critical care/hyperbaric physician who started “COVID Diaries” nearly a year ago. I am not identifying her so that she can speak more openly about her experiences. Now she is telling the evolving story of treating COVID...
by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Feb 10, 2021 | COVID-19, COVID-19 & HBOT, COVID-19 Diaries, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Here’s another installment from the intrepid critical care/hyperbaric physician who started “COVID Diaries” nearly a year ago. I am not identifying her so that she can speak more openly about her experiences. Now she is telling the evolving story of treating COVID...
by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Feb 9, 2021 | COVID-19, COVID-19 & HBOT, COVID-19 Diaries, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Here’s another installment from the intrepid critical care/hyperbaric physician who started “COVID Diaries” nearly a year ago. I am not identifying her so that she can speak more openly about her experiences. One day, I hope I can tell you who she is so she can get...
by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Dec 10, 2020 | COVID-19, COVID-19 & HBOT, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) has started using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for COVID-19 patients in critical condition. Currently it is the only hospital in the Philippines using HBOT to avoid intubation in patients with severe COVID-19...
by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Dec 1, 2020 | COVID-19, COVID-19 & HBOT, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Check out this news article about HBOT being used to avoid intubation in severely ill COVID-19 patients at Grenwich Hospital in Connecticut. “They’re constantly panting for air, breathing at about 45 to 50 breaths per minute… But once in the chamber, patients...
by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Nov 24, 2020 | Fight the Good Fight, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, Shamir (Assaf-Harofeh) Medical Center in Israel has just published a new study indicating that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has “senolytic” (anti-aging) effects. The study is reported ahead of print in the...
by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Sep 24, 2020 | Fight the Good Fight, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
It passed! Thank you to all of you who engaged on this issue. Let’s hope this is a small step forward for the field of hyperbaric medicine and a big step forward for our veterans. –Caroline HOUSE PASSES HOEVEN-COSPONSORED LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE VA MENTAL...
by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Sep 21, 2020 | Fight the Good Fight, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Wes Irvin is an advocate for hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a result of his own personal healthcare journey. He’s got a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the industry, thanks to his experience working “inside the beltway.” Wes has served in multiple...
by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Sep 9, 2020 | Healthcare Payment Policy, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Novitas and First Coast have retired their Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Because the National Coverage Determination (NCD) for HBOT remains in place, theoretically coverage for HBOT should not change as a result. At least...
by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Aug 24, 2020 | COVID-19, COVID-19 & HBOT, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
If you missed the live stream Webinar on the use of HBOT for COVID-19, you can watch the recorded session and receive CME credit. See the information from the UHMS. –Caroline Evidence Review for HBO2 Treatment of Covid-19 Webinar now available for CME/CEU Credit...
