Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber. Under normal conditions, oxygen makes up about 21% of the air we breathe, but during HBOT, the air pressure is increased, allowing the lungs to gather more oxygen. This increased oxygen concentration is then delivered to tissues throughout the body, which enhances healing and promotes recovery.
The patient enters a chamber where pressure is increased to 1.5 to 2 times the normal atmospheric level, creating an optimal environment for the therapeutic effects of increased oxygen concentration.
Inside the chamber, the patient inhales 100% oxygen. This higher oxygen level, combined with increased pressure, enables oxygen to dissolve into blood plasma, improving delivery to tissues beyond what hemoglobin can achieve.
The dissolved oxygen is distributed throughout the body, especially to areas with limited blood flow, promoting tissue regeneration and accelerating healing by improving oxygenation to damaged or under-supplied tissues.
HBOT is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including:
HBOT can enhance the body’s natural healing processes and is used for a variety of medical conditions:
Increased oxygen levels accelerate wound, burn, and surgical healing by encouraging new blood vessel growth. This improves circulation to damaged tissues, enhancing recovery and reducing complications associated with slow-healing injuries.
HBOT helps decrease swelling by improving blood flow and reducing fluid accumulation. This is particularly beneficial for post-surgical recovery, injury rehabilitation, and managing chronic inflammatory conditions.
Oxygen-rich blood enhances white blood cells’ ability to fight infections, accelerating wound healing and improving resistance to chronic or treatment-resistant infections. This makes it valuable for immune-compromised individuals.
HBOT supports neurological recovery after strokes, brain injuries, and certain dementias. By increasing oxygen supply to the brain, it may enhance cognitive function, memory, and overall mental clarity.
Athletes use HBOT to speed up recovery from intense workouts, reduce muscle fatigue, and heal sports injuries faster. It helps minimize downtime and supports optimal performance.
Patients benefit from HBOT post-surgery as it accelerates wound healing, reduces infection risk, and decreases pain. It enhances overall recovery, allowing for faster rehabilitation and improved outcomes.
HBOT effectively treats hypoxic conditions like diabetic ulcers, gangrene, and chronic wounds by increasing oxygen supply to deprived tissues, preventing further complications, and promoting healing.
HBOT supports cognitive function, reduces inflammation, and enhances cellular repair, slowing aging. It also boosts energy by improving ATP production, making it valuable for overall wellness and vitality maintenance.
HBOT involves sessions lasting 90 to 120 minutes, where patients breathe 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. Multiple sessions may be needed, depending on the condition. While generally safe, risks include barotrauma (ear or sinus injury) and temporary vision changes. These risks are typically mitigated by trained professionals monitoring the treatment. Prior to treatment, patients should follow specific guidelines to ensure safety and effectiveness. During therapy, patients may experience a sensation similar to being on an airplane and can relax, sleep, or watch TV while in the chamber.
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