What are the Benefits of HBOT? Improved quality of life. By promoting healing of the problem wound, adding HBO therapy can mean the difference between disability, loss of limb, and healing. Improved care. By delivering high oxygen under pressure, hypoxic tissue can be restored and healing takes place. Lower costs. By accelerating healing and the reduction of extensive medical care, HBOT coincides with cost-containment goals of major insurance providers. What conditions are being treated? Reimbursable Conditions include the following: Radiation Tissue Damage Osteomyelitis - acute or chronic (refractory) Osteoradionecrosis Non-healing Wounds, Diabetic and selected problem wounds Skin grafts & Flaps (compromised) Crush injury, Compartment Syndrome, other Acute Amputations, Limb Salvage and Limb Reattachment Exceptional Blood Loss Anemia Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/Cyanide Poisoning Air or Gas Embolism Decompression Sickness (Bends) Thermal Burns Gas Gangrene Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection "Off-Label" yet appropriate indications include the following: Stroke - acute/post Lyme Disease Migraine Near Drowning Brain Injury Peripheral Neuropathy Chronic Fatigue Cerebral Palsy Peripheral Vascular Disease Immune System Building Autism Sports Injuries Elective Plastic Surgery - recovery/healing from laser and traditional types of plastic surgery What is the treatment process like? The treatment process may be modified for different types of chambers, either the monoplace or the multi-place chamber. In the monoplace chamber, one person at a time is treated, whereas in the multiplace chamber where more than one patient is treated at the same time, with an attendant present in the chamber. Only 100% cotton gown, which is supplied, is permitted in the chamber. No cosmetics, perfumes, deodorants, hair preparations, wigs or jewelry are worn during the treatments. Patients are advised not to take carbonated drinks or alcohol for at least four hours prior to each treatment, and that they should give up smoking and tobacco products, as these interfere with the body's ability to transport oxygen. Once inside the chamber, the patient will be experience the changing pressure which is the same as that felt in an airplane when ascending or landing. Prior to the treatment, the patient is instructed in techniques of equalizing the ear/sinus pressure by yawning, swallowing, or attempting to blow through the nose while holding it shut. During the treatment the individual will be breathing 100% oxygen, dispersing oxygen into the blood plasma and delivering up to 15 times as much oxygen to tissues as would breathing room air. The treatment length is 60 - 90 minutes, depending the diagnosis and the physician's determination of treatment. Trained technicians to closely monitor the patients, to ensure the best possible care of patients in hyperbarics. The inside of the chamber has a monitoring system so that the patients are always under observation and can communicate with the attending technician via intercom, as well as watch TV, listen to music, or just take a nap.