Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been around for decades. It’s a painless, straightforward treatment that has been used successfully on many different complex problems. Read how clinicians, and patients alike have been interested in its effects in cancer treatment.
HBO wound care is the integration of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) into a wound healing plan of care. This can also involve dressing changes, debridement, improving nutrition, and more.
Hyperbaric chambers for hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy are pressurized vessels. These chambers come in several different versions but all deliver more oxygen to the body at greater than 1 atmosphere of pressure. Learn about the different types of hyperbaric chambers and how they work.
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It's to increase the oxygen to the body’s tissues. Oxygen is vital for building new cells, and many diseases and injuries increase our demand for oxygen.1 Our normal breathing can’t compensate when the demand is too high.
Dr. Helen Gelly, C.E.O. of HyperbaRXs, was on the faculty panel at the 2nd Annual NCVH (New Cardiovascular Horizons) Latin American conference: An International Approach to Endovascular Interventions, in Costa Rica, San Jose.
When you meet with the HBO physician, an important question to ask them is how many treatments are typically required for your problem. For diabetic ulcers the typical treatment course ranges from 20-40 treatments, depending on clinical response.
The 23rd Annual Edition (Atlanta Metropolis 2013) of the Metro Ebony Pages featured Dr. Melanie Cooper, Medical Director of HyperbaRXs at Lithonia. The publication included two articles written by Dr. Cooper, “New Discoveries In Treating Diabetic Leg Ulcer” and “Hyperbaric Oxygen-A New Treatment to Heal Wounds.” Follow this link to read the issue on the Metro Ebony Pages website.
“The Complex Management of Systems Failure in the Cardiac Patient and a Workshop on Cardiac Metabolic Syndrome”, June 23-25, 2011 in Amman, Jordon, presented by the International Academy of Medicine.
We hear this comment from patients who learn about the availability of hyperbaric medicine every day. It is never a bad thing to ask your regular physician about many concerns such as diet choices, potential allergies, medications (particularly combinations of medications and/or supplements), and a wide range of issues that can affect your health.
During this pandemic, we will try and minimize risks to patients and staff. Guidance changes frequently, so we may need to change our recommendations over time.
We ask that all patients come into the office wearing a mask. Masks may be removed at the instruction of the staff for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
