The aim of this study is to see weather hyperbaric oxygen treatment is beneficial as adjuvant treatment for frost damage. The investigators hope to include at least 20 patients in a randomized manner. Half of the patients are randomized to hyperbaric oxygen, and half of the patients are randomized not to have hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Under hypotheses: The number og surgeries is reduced by hyperbaric oxygen treatment as adjuvant treatment for frost damage. The functional level of the frost damaged patient is better after 6 and 12 months when also treated with hyperbaric oxygen treatment for frost damage.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
20
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for 2,5 hours at maximum 14 meters (standard table in Norway).
Hyperbaric section Oslo University hospital
Oslo, Norway
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment is favorable for tissue regeneration after frost injury.
Time frame: From incusion of a patiant through a follow up after 1 year.
First: The number of surgeries is reduced with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Second: The level of amputation is further distal on the extremity with hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Third: The level of function of the damaged bodypart is better after 6 and 12 months with hyperbaric treatment.
Time frame: One year from the enrollment of a patient.
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