What is Hyperbaric
Oxygen Therapy?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a treatment that delivers pure, high-pressure oxygen to a patient in a “hyperbaric” (meaning “high pressure”) chamber. The FDA has approved HBOT for various medical conditions.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves exposing the body to 100% oxygen at a pressure greater than normal. Wounds need oxygen to heal properly.
Did you know there is 21% oxygen in the air we breath.
The duration a patient spends inside the hyperbaric chamber is typically 1 hour and 20 minutes, including four 5-minute oxygen breaks, depending on the condition being treated. Many patients are recommended a series of treatment sessions, as the benefits of hyperbaric oxygen therapy tend to enhance over time.
Benefits Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was initially developed to treat decompression sickness but has since become an established treatment for various serious conditions. The body utilizes oxygen to accelerate healing and recovery. As pure oxygen is introduced into the body, it can also aid in fighting bacteria.
The fundamental mechanism of HBOT involves saturating blood cells and tissues with high concentrations of oxygen in a controlled environment. This results in significant benefits for patients dealing with painful wounds or chronic illnesses.
Stimulates Healing
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides relief and potential resolution for conditions that may not respond well to traditional treatments or medications. By exposing the body to 100% pure oxygen in a high-pressure environment, the natural healing process can be stimulated and accelerated.
Saturating the blood and tissues with high concentrations of oxygen helps displace harmful molecules and bacteria. As a result, hyperbaric oxygen therapy can support your body in recovering from conditions that might otherwise struggle to heal due to a lack of oxygen.
Treats Infections
HBOT is a natural and effective approach to combating infections. Infections often take hold in areas where anaerobic (low oxygen) bacteria flourish. When a high concentration of oxygen is introduced into the bloodstream, these anaerobic bacteria begin to die off. Additionally, the increased oxygen levels stimulate the production of more white blood cells, which assist in breaking down bacteria and fungi.
Treats Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Hemoglobin is the molecule in the blood that carries oxygen throughout the body. While hemoglobin has a strong affinity for oxygen, it has an even greater affinity for carbon monoxide.
When both oxygen and carbon monoxide are present, carbon monoxide binds to hemoglobin, preventing oxygen delivery and leading to suffocation.
The only way to outcompete carbon monoxide for binding sites on hemoglobin is to saturate the body with oxygen. In an environment filled with 100% oxygen, carbon monoxide and other harmful gases are effectively expelled from the body.
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