Department of Hyperbaric Medicine 22 South Greene St
Baltimore, MD
- Chamber type
- hard-shell
- Accreditation
- UHMS Accredited
- Address
- Baltimore, MD
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About Department of Hyperbaric Medicine 22 South Greene St
The Hyperbaric Medicine department at the University of Maryland Medical Center, established in 1965, is known for its expertise in hyperbaric therapy. It features Maryland's only multiplace hyperbaric chamber, which can accommodate up to 23 patients. The department provides hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), which involves providing 100% oxygen through inhalation while inside a pressurized chamber. HBOT can be used as a primary treatment method or as an adjunct to medications or surgical techniques. The department treats conditions like gas/air embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning, necrotizing infections, crush injuries, compromised grafts/flaps, osteomyelitis, radiation tissue damage, and nonhealing ulcers. They also conduct dive physicals for scuba divers. The effect of hyperbaric hyperoxia is dose-dependent, making treatment depth and duration important factors. The goal of HBOT is to bring oxygen-rich plasma to hypoxic tissue, prevent reperfusion injury, strengthen immune responsiveness, and encourage new collagen deposition and endothelial cell formation. Located within the University of Maryland Medical Center at 22 S. Greene St. in Baltimore, the department is accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). UHMS accreditation ensures that the facility meets strict safety and quality standards for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, providing patients with professional medical care and proven treatment protocols. Baltimore's strong medical reputation, supported by institutions like Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland Medical Center, makes it a hub for hyperbaric oxygen therapy education and resources. The city's understanding of HBOT applications for wound healing, radiation injury recovery, and various FDA-approved conditions is sophisticated.