– With over 200,000 scuba dives logged annually in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Goa, and Lakshadweep, ear and pulmonary barotrauma cases have risen by an estimated 15% year-on-year (industry estimates). Most cases involve middle ear barotrauma (MEBT), often from inadequate equalization.
– With over 300 HBOT chambers now in Indian private hospitals (up from just 50 in 2010), iatrogenic barotrauma—most commonly tympanic membrane rupture or pneumothorax—is a growing, if underreported, concern. india barotrauma market
The Under-the-Radar Rise of India's Barotrauma Market When most people think of pressure-related injuries, they imagine deep-sea divers or high-altitude pilots. However, barotrauma—tissue damage caused by sudden pressure changes—is quietly becoming a significant segment of the Indian healthcare landscape. From the ICU to the world of adventure sports, here is why the India barotrauma market is poised for steady growth through 2030. 1. Market Growth and Economic Outlook – With over 200,000 scuba dives logged annually
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