Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Hutchinson KS

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment in Kutchinson KS that involves inhaling pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. In this chamber, atmospheric pressure is increased to two to three times the normal pressure at sea level, which allows a much larger amount of oxygen to be dissolved in the blood and distributed to the body's tissues.

During the session, the patient enters a hyperbaric chamber, where they breathe pure oxygen for a period of 60 to 120 minutes. The high pressure helps the oxygen penetrate deeper into the tissues, including in areas with compromised blood circulation.

Why do Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In Hutchinson KS?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is indicated for several medical conditions, such as:

• Wounds that are difficult to heal, such as diabetic ulcers
• Serious infections, such as necrotizing fasciitis or chronic osteomyelitis
• Radiation injuries, such as proctitis or actinic cystitis
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Gas embolism
• Decompression sickness (common in divers)
• Compromised grafts and flaps
• Crush syndrome and traumatic ischemia

Benefits:

• Increases the supply of oxygen to injured tissues
• Accelerates healing
• Reduces edema (swelling)
• Stimulates the formation of new blood vessels (angiogenesis)
• Enhances the action of certain antibiotic

The frequency and number of sessions are defined based on a clinical evaluation, imaging tests, laboratory tests and your body's response to treatment.

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