Hyperbaric nursing
Hyperbaric Nursing
Hyperbaric nursing (pronunciation: hi-per-ba-rik nur-sing) is a specialized field of nursing that deals with the care of patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Etymology
The term "hyperbaric" comes from the Greek words "hyper" meaning "over" or "excessive" and "baros" meaning "weight". This refers to the increased pressure used in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The term "nursing" comes from the Latin word "nutrire", which means to nourish or to nurse.
Definition
Hyperbaric nursing involves the delivery of oxygen at higher than atmospheric pressure to patients in order to treat a variety of conditions. This can include decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and wound healing among others.
Related Terms
- Hyperbaric medicine: The medical specialty that uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy as a treatment.
- Decompression sickness: A condition caused by a rapid decrease in pressure around the body, often experienced by divers.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning: A potentially fatal condition caused by inhaling carbon monoxide gas.
- Wound healing: The process by which the body repairs damaged tissue.
Role of a Hyperbaric Nurse
A hyperbaric nurse is responsible for assessing and monitoring patients before, during, and after hyperbaric oxygen therapy. They also play a crucial role in educating patients and their families about the treatment and any potential side effects.
Training and Certification
To become a hyperbaric nurse, one must first be a registered nurse. Additional training in hyperbaric medicine is also required, often through a certification program. The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and the Baromedical Nurses Association (BNA) are two organizations that offer certification in hyperbaric nursing.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hyperbaric nursing
- Wikipedia's article - Hyperbaric nursing
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