Wound Healing Center & Hyperbaric Medicine

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY (HBOT)

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (‘hyper’ meaning above and ‘baric’ meaning pressure) provides 100 percent pure oxygen within a pressurized chamber; the air we normally breathe is 21 percent oxygen. Quite simply, HBOT is pure oxygen that is breathed at a greater than normal atmospheric pressure. Breathing pure oxygen increases the level of oxygen in the blood stream, which promotes wound healing by stimulating new vascular growth, which in turn facilitates the ‘normal’ wound healing process in compromised patients. It also aids in the preservation of damaged tissues by increased oxygen delivery to injured tissue.

Each time a patient receives hyperbaric oxygen therapy, he or she is said to be going on a ‘dive’. That is because the pressurized environment in the chamber is equivalent to the pressure found at depths as much as 66 feet below sea level. The number of dives a person needs depends on why the treatment is needed. Though hyperbaric oxygen is generally considered safe and low-risk, it is not meant to replace other reliable treatments such as surgery and medication. It is generally prescribed in conjunction with other treatments. The treatments received are prescribed and supervised by physicians within the center.

The HBOT team is one of the most experienced in West Michigan. It is made up of trained registered nurses, a certified hyperbaric oxygen technician, and registered respiratory therapist along with a panel of physicians trained to supervise the treatments on a daily basis. This team of experienced professionals takes pride in the positive outcomes that have been achieved through Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

If you would like more information please feel free to contact the center at (269) 245-8560.

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