Yes, the Marx Protocol is the HBO routine of having 20 dives before and 10 after a dental extraction or anything to do with the jaw. Its important for patients who have had radiation to do HBO in order to help reduce the chance of having bigger issues down the road.... osteoradionecrosis (ORN).

As far as the abbreviations go, the link I sent you has a list of our common abbreviations. It can also be found under the Frequently Asked Questions tab.

Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile