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What are the indications for referring a patient for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in cases of diabetic foot ulcers?
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Generated by iatroX. Developer: Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner).
Last reviewed: 22 August 2025
Indications for referring a patient for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in diabetic foot ulcers: According to the NICE guideline NG19 on diabetic foot problems, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is not routinely recommended for treating diabetic foot ulcers and should only be considered as part of a clinical trial. Therefore, there are no standard indications for referral for HBOT outside of research settings in the management of diabetic foot ulcers.
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