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• Altered pressure and gas gradients
  • Re-dissolve N₂ bubble
  • Counter-diffusion of N₂ out of bubble
• Vasoconstriction
  • Reduces oedema by slowing down blood flow
• Hyperoxygenation
  • % of O₂ carried in plasma, elevating tissue O₂ for 4-6 hours
• Neovasularisation
  • New-blood vessels begin to grow in the problem area (granulation)
• Enhanced Immune Response
  • Increased resistance to anaerobes
  • Decrease toxin production, increased inactivation
  • Improved wound healing
• Attenuation of ischemia-reperfusion injury
  • Interruption of cycle of cell injury

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