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Baylor Medical Center at Carrollton

 
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For more information about the Comprehensive Wound Center at Baylor Carrollton, call 972.394.2336.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 

The Door to Our New Hyperbaric Chamber is Now Open 

One of the newest forms of medicine today, Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) causes a 10-to 15-fold increase in plasma oxygen concentration, resulting in increased tissue oxygenation and faster healing.

The Hyperbaric Chamber

Baylor Carrollton has two self-contained hyperbaric chambers, able to house one patient comfortably during a hyperbaric treatment. Each session lasts approximately one hour and 40 minutes. While in the chamber patients can read, watch television or a video, or take a nap. Patients can also have snacks, juice or medication, which is sent to them through the "pass through" lock. Should a patient need to leave the chamber prior to completing their treatment, an attached "entry lock" serves as a safe and quick exit and entry. A hyperbaric technician is in constant visual and audio contact with the patient during every session.

Diagnosis

Medicare has approved the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the following diagnoses:

  • Air and gas embolism
  • Crush injuries and compartment syndrome
  • Decompression sickness
  • Gas gangrene
  • Intracranial abscess
  • Necrotizing soft tissue infections
  • Osteoradionecrosis (radiation tissue damage)
  • Selected problem wounds
  • Thermal burns
  • Compromised skin grafts and flags

Treatment & Side Effects

HBO is a painless, non-invasive form of treatment. Depending on the patient's condition, there may only be a few treatments. Chronic wounds and certain infections may require 20-40 treatments.

Most patients will not experience any side effects other than a sensation of fullness in their ears. Although HBO treatment is safe and effective for most patients, some pre-existing conditions or concurrent therapies can present contradictions.