UHMS 15 Preface

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The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) 15th edition manual serves as the authoritative source defining evidence-based hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO2). It specifies HBO2 as a medical procedure requiring physician prescription and oversight. Key criteria include treatment of the entire body within a certified hard-sided chamber meeting ASME PVH01 and NFPA 99 standards. Pressure must be at least 2.0 atmospheres absolute (ATA), which is 202.65 kilopascals. Patients must breathe medical-grade oxygen with greater than 99.0% purity. Treatment sessions typically last 90 to 120 minutes. This precise definition differentiates legitimate HBO2 from unproven practices. The manual strongly cautions against "mild hyperbaric oxygen," often delivered at less than 2.0 ATA in uncertified chambers. These practices pose fire and explosion risks and provide inadequate, ineffective treatment for accepted indications, potentially causing severe disability or death due to treatment delay. Mild HBO is frequently marketed for conditions lacking evidence. UHMS accreditation signifies safe and clinically appropriate delivery. The manual, updated regularly, influences payer reimbursement policies like CMS. A multi-specialty committee uses rigorous evidence standards and consensus to review and accept new indications. Adhering to these standards ensures safe and effective patient care.