Hyperbaric oxygen, vitamin

In premature infants, whose reserves of the vitamin are inadequate, vitamin E deficiency causes a shortened half-life of erythrocytes, which can progress to increased intravascular hemolysis, and hence hemolytic anemia. In infants treated with hyperbaric oxygen, there is a risk of damage to the retina (retro-lental fibroplasia), and vitamin E supplements may be protective, although this is not firmly established (Phelps, 1987). 

Treatment. It is carried out by the following methods a) oxygen therapy for the mild forms - inhalation of oxygen mixture, for the severe forms - intratracheal intubation and artificial respiration, hyperbar oxygenation with barocamera b) antihypoxia medication - antihypoxia cocktail (Pyramem, Centrophenoxin, vitamin B6, 250ml glucose serum) or only Pyramem (Nootropil) ampoule in the established treatment dose c) symptomatic treatment and antibiotics - in complications and bronchopneumonia. 

Section I Emergency Evaluation and Treatment Section IT. Acetaminophen Amantadine Carbon Monoxide Oxalic Acid Smoke Inhalation Theophylline Vitamins Section III Oxygen Hyperbaric Oxygen Section IV Emergency Medical Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents The Toxic Hazards of Industrial and Occupationai Chemicais... 

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