Abstract
Background: Subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) is a rare type of stroke with a high mortality rate and lack of effective treatment method. Research on the potential use of the hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in SAH has been underway for several decades. This review aims to establish the current state of knowledge and whether the use of the HBOT in SAH could be beneficial.
Methods: Eight databases were searched for studies on the use of the HBOT in the treatment of SAH. Clinical trials, animal models and laboratory tests were included.
Results: A total of 35 studies were included, 10 of them were clinical trials.
Conclusion: Clinical and laboratory tests demonstrate the potential effectiveness of the HBOT in the treatment of SAH. Further research, however, requires the establishment of an effective and safe treatment protocol.