Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a medical treatment in which 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. Your physician may have prescribed this therapy to:

  • increase oxygen levels in your blood stream
  • help new blood vessels form in injured tissue
  • help your body more effectively fight infection and kill bacteria
  • help reverse the toxic effects of poisons, such as carbon monoxide
  • decrease 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.

Location

Bridwell Tower, 1600 11th Street
Valet Parking is available in front of Bridwell Tower

Medical Director

Leo Mercer, MD

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