What is the recommended treatment for AGE?

The recommended treatment for Arterial Gas Embolism (AGE) is hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which is encapsulated in the option referring to TT6 - Hyperbaric treatment. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves placing the patient in a hyperbaric chamber where they breathe 100% oxygen at pressures greater than sea level. This environment enhances the elimination of nitrogen bubbles from the bloodstream and tissues, significantly reducing the risk of neurological damage and promoting the healing process.

The increase in atmospheric pressure during this therapy helps to reduce the volume of the gas bubbles that may have formed in the bloodstream, addressing the immediate threat to circulation and oxygen delivery to vital organs. Furthermore, hyperbaric oxygenation helps in the re-absorption of the gas bubbles and assists in tissue repair.

Timely intervention is crucial in cases of AGE, and hyperbaric treatment remains the most effective approach, especially when administered soon after the event occurs.