Oxygen Toxicity Seizure During Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Case Report

Introduction: Several neurological and other side effects and complications from hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy have been described in the literature. Possible complications during HBO therapy include barotraumatic lesions, oxygen toxicity, claustrophobia, and ocular effects. Case Report: We presented a 29-year-old woman without any known history of neurological illness who had seizure during HBO therapy for Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (ISSNHL). Conclusion: There are several options for ISSNHL treatment which have been studied in the past with conflicting results. HBO is one of the treatment options. We presented a case with possible neurotoxic effects of HBO therapy. Clinicians should be aware of the complications of this procedure. Keywords: Hyperbaric Oxigenation; Toxicity; Seizure