The second SPECT-scan provides very convincing evidence of the efficacy of
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy--which is very helpful when seeking reimbursement
from 3rd party payors. If reimbursement is not an issue, then I wouldn't
worry about a second SPECT-scan.

>David
>
>We did a SPECT scan before his first HBO series but he was so miserable =
>and sick from the sedation we didn't have a second one done. After all, =
>the purpose of the treatments was to see improvement in quality of life, =
>which we did. One of the reasons we like HBO is that it is pleasant for =
>him. The SPECT scan experience was not! The scientist in me regrets we =
>don't have imaging evidence to support Anthony's clinical improvements but =
>the Mom in me is okay with that.
>
>Yvonne
>
>>>> [log in to unmask] 09/20/00 01:20AM >>>
>Yvonne,
>
>Did Anthony have SPECT-scans before HBOT and again after HBOT?
>
>I have never claimed that HBOT is a claim for cp, only that it is a proven =
>treatment verified by SPECT-scan imaging.










"I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form
of tyranny over the mind of man." --Thomas Jefferson, an early advocate of
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
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