What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment?
Treatment in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber is key in treating non-healing wounds, problematic wounds, chronic blood loss and radiation burns, and can delay or prevent the amputation of an extremity. These oxygen chambers force 100% oxygen under pressure, which concentrates into the wounds and aids in blood vessel growth. HBO treatment is generally used in conjunction with antibiotics, surgery, or other treatments such as advanced silver dressings, Wound VAC, and Apligraft. Greenwood Leflore Hospital uses hyperbaric oxygen treatments mainly for diabetic foot ulcers, compromised skin flaps/grafts, and problems associated with a history of radiation uses.