[Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the clinical treatment of mental disorders accompanying severe cranio-cerebral trauma].

The author examined 20 patients with severe brain damage. Under the influence of hyperbaric oxygen therapy there was a more rapid restitution of consciousness and a relatively short development of soporous and comatose conditions. Disoders of the Korsakoff syndrome type in such conditions had an abortive development as well (4--7 days). In cases of developing delirious states the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy demonstrated a clearing of consciousness and a disappearance of psychotic disturbances, already following the first session.