Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy the patient’s entire body is exposed to pure oxygen at above–atmospheric pressures. At United Regional the treatment is administered in a transparent chamber equipped with a two–way intercom system.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy speeds healing in patients with problem wounds, decreases swelling in the tissues and contributes to the acceptance of skin grafts. HBO benefits patients by:

• Increasing oxygen levels in the blood stream
• Helping new blood vessels form in injured tissue
• Helping the body more effectively fight infection and kill bacteria
• Helping reverse the toxic effects of poisons, such as carbon monoxide
• Decreasing the size of air bubbles and allow more blood and oxygen to reach your tissues

During the treatment, which lasts approximately 90 minutes, patients can relax, listen to music or watch television.