The Goal of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is to:
- Deliver more oxygen directly into the blood, which helps grow new blood vessels.
- Support the release and movement of stem cells to aid healing.
Each treatment takes about two hours and is done five days a week, for up to 60 treatments. During the treatment, the pressure inside the chamber is similar to what you would feel if you were 50 feet underwater.
Prior to going into the chamber, a professional will check the following:
*Patients with diabetes should eat a hearty, high-protein meal before treatment. Our goal is for your pre-treatment blood sugar to be greater than 120 mg/dL.
Due to the increased pressure and 100% oxygen, potential side effects/risks may include:
Safety and Comfort Come First! Since the chamber is pressurized with 100% oxygen, staff take extensive safety precautions to ensure everyone’s safety. Rest assured, you’ll never be alone during treatment—a professional will always be with you to monitor your comfort and answer any questions.
The following items are prohibited inside the chamber:
This list is not inclusive. If you have any questions about what is allowed in the chamber, please talk with your care provider.
Patients can safely enter the chamber even if they have devices like nephrostomy tubes, Foley catheters, or ostomies. Before starting treatment, our hyperbaric safety coordinator and physicians will carefully assess your condition to ensure everything is ready. This list includes disorders for which Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is either a primary method of treatment or has been proven to be a valuable adjunct to other therapeutic measures. he list below are approved indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy recognized by the FDA and may be insurance-payer dependent:
If you’re interested in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy care, please note that while we obtain prior authorization from your insurance, you might still be responsible for some costs. A referral from your primary care provider or specialty provider is required. Give us a call at (207) 907-1550 to learn more.