Hyperbaric Medicine Unit
- Chamber type
- hard-shell
- Accreditation
- UHMS Accredited
Contact & Hours
About Hyperbaric Medicine Unit
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) involves breathing 100% oxygen at greater than normal atmospheric pressure. This increases the amount of oxygen carried in the blood stream, promoting blood vessel formation, enhancing wound healing, improving infection control, preserving damaged tissues, and reducing effects from toxic substances. HBOT is used to treat a variety of conditions, including air bubbles in blood vessels, decompression sickness, infections of tissue or bone that cause tissue death, non-healing wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, skin grafts, and tissue damage from radiation therapy. Some facilities offer state-of-the-art hyperbaric chambers that allow patients to sit or lie down and watch TV or videos during treatment. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can save lives and limbs. It helps with healing wounds, improving circulation and helping patients fight infection. A session typically lasts between 90 minutes and 2 hours. The number of treatments needed depends on the condition, its severity and the patient's response. Some patients report that HBOT accelerates clarity of mind, calms the nervous system, and enhances stamina. It can also help with anxiety and stress. HBOT has been shown to reduce wound healing time. Some facilities are equipped with monoplace chambers, which are designed for one person.