Infant patient was bit by a dog. Patient was considered for first digit amputation.
After 30 days of THOT® (Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) with the Numobag®, the finger is healed and the nail has regrown. THOT®
- Enhanced formation of new blood vessels without scarring
- Quenched reactive oxygen species (free radicals) and prevented reperfusion of the injury
- Avoided cross infection
- Used low-pressure oxygen to avoid oxygen toxicity