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See the Physicians page for a list of approved indications for HBOT.
See the Physicians page for absolute and relative contraindications for HBOT.
There is a large body of research demonstrating the efficacy of HBOT treatment for a wide range of conditions. See the HBOT Research page for examples.
Yes. You will remain your patient’s primary physician and collaborate with a hyperbaric medicine specialist to determine an appropriate treatment plan. Clinic staff will inform you of your patient’s progress following treatments. All patients must follow up with their referring physician at the conclusion of treatment.
HBOT for FDA approved indications is generally covered by insurance. It is generally not covered for off label treatments.
The Center for Wound Healing staff will assist your patient with securing insurance approval for approved conditions prior to start of treatment.
Generally speaking, HBOT treatment sessions are 2 hours and patients receive 20-30 daily (weekday) treatments.
This can vary by type of condition and whether it is acute or chronic.
The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine follows the treatment recommendations of the UHMS.
Questions about how your healthcare organization’s facility can benefit from a hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment clinic from the Center for Wound Healing? Contact us today.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy occurs inside a treatment chamber made of clear acrylic which gives the patient a clear view and unrestricted feeling. The patient breathes 100% oxygen while the ambient pressure is increased. This treatment helps the body’s natural healing mechanisms work more effectively.
The HBOT treatment process is straightforward and will be similar for each treatment.
While you will be in the privacy of a single treatment chamber, your hyperbaric technician will be with you the entire time. Should you need anything during your treatment our technicians are ready to assist.
At the beginning of treatment, you will experience a fullness feeling in your ears, like on an airplane. You will be educated before treatment on how to clear your ears so this fullness feeling goes away.
The temperature inside the chamber will increase just slightly while the chamber pressurizes, some patients don’t even notice this change. For those who do the assigned technician will be able to make the environment more comfortable.
During treatment you can relax, sleep, watch tv or listen to music.
At the end of treatment, while the chamber depressurizes, you will experience a similar fullness feeling, but you won’t need to clear your ears, they will clear on their own.
An HBOT session should be painless. If you experience any pain during an HBOT session, notify the hyperbaric technician.
An HBOT treatment session will be at a regularly scheduled time, and a typical treatment session usually takes about 2 hours.
An HBOT treatment plan varies based on patient need and is determined by the hyperbaric doctor. The decision is based on the patient’s diagnosis and their body’s response to treatments.
Most wound healing patients receive one treatment per day (Monday – Friday) for 20 to 30 days.
Yes. Your doctor refers you for HBOT treatment, and stays in charge of your care. The hyperbaric clinic’s doctor serves as a consultant, working closely with your doctor to plan and manage your HBOT treatment.
Yes, most insurance companies cover hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment for approved conditions. Your clinic’s staff will assist with securing insurance verification before treatment begins.
HBOT treatment is prescribed by a physician and performed under medical supervision. Although there is a minor risk of side effects as with any medical treatment, overall hyperbaric oxygen therapy is extremely safe.
The risks of properly administered HBOT are minimal. HBOT treatments use proven methods, such as very slowly inducing pressure changes, to minimize risk and help prevent side effects.
Most side effects are not commonly experienced, and many are very rare.
These mild, generally temporary side effects can occur:
In very rare cases, more serious side effects can occur. The physician will cover these with you before your first treatment.
The Undersea Hyperbaric & Medical Society is a nonprofit organization that sets rigorous patient treatment and facility standards within the hyperbaric medicine specialty.
UHMS Accreditation means an HBOT clinic meets the highest standards of patient care and safety, which is determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each facility’s equipment, staff and training.
UHMS membership and accreditation is not a requirement. It is an elevated level of operational excellence the Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine chooses to provide for our patients. All of our clinics are submitted for and receive UHMS Accreditation.
Questions about how to refer your patients so they can benefit from hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment at a Center for Wound Healing clinic? Contact us today.