Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used for hard-to-heal wounds. HBOT surrounds patients with 100% oxygen in a comfortable, pressurized chamber, enhancing blood flow and oxygen delivery to vital organs. HBOT promotes healing through increasing blood supply, reducing bacteria and providing nutrients to the wounded area.
Benefits of HBOT:
- Enhanced white blood cell action
- Improved blood flow to areas with arterial blockage
- Increased oxygen concentration in all body tissues
- Increased production of the body's natural antioxidants
- Dilation of the arteries and blood vessels, and improved blood flow to affected organs
- Stimulated growth of new blood vessels to locations with reduced circulation
Wounds that may benefit from HBOT include:
- Bone infections
- Diabetic wounds
- Radiation injury to bone or soft tissue