Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Chamber type
- hard-shell
- Accreditation
- Not listed
- Address
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Guest Reviews
While specific reviews for the hyperbaric oxygen therapy services at Aurora Health Care are limited, testimonials suggest that HBOT can improve sleep and relieve muscle aches and tension. Aurora is recognized as a world-class leader in hyperbaric medicine with groundbreaking research and advanced clinical technology.
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About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Aurora Health Care offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy as part of its comprehensive wound care and hyperbaric medicine services. With 11 hospital-based centers, including one of the first programs in the nation, Aurora provides specialized treatment to help chronic wounds heal by increasing oxygen flow in the blood. Their multidisciplinary team of board-certified physicians, led by experts like Laurie Gesell, MD, offers patient-centered care and customized treatment plans. Aurora's program is accredited by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society, with most locations receiving accreditation with distinction. They treat more patients than any other program in the nation, offering exceptional care for superior results. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at Aurora involves breathing 100% pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, increasing the amount of oxygen in the bloodstream to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. The therapy is beneficial for various conditions, including non-healing wounds, radiation injuries, severe infections, carbon monoxide poisoning, and severe injuries. It accelerates the healing of chronic wounds, enhances infection control, and reduces inflammation and swelling. Aurora has both single-person (monoplace) and multi-person chambers, with the second-largest hyperbaric chamber in the U.S., capable of accommodating 25 patients. During treatment, patients relax in a clear chamber where the pressure is increased up to three times higher than normal. This allows the lungs to absorb significantly more oxygen, which circulates throughout the body to support tissue repair, reduce inflammation, fight bacteria, and grow new blood vessels. Most treatments last about 2 hours, and the number of treatments varies depending on the condition, with chronic wounds potentially requiring 30+ treatments. Aurora's wound and hyperbaric team monitors patient response to therapy to determine the expected number of treatments.