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Routine Covered Conditions
Internationally Treated Conditions
Neurological
HBOT research outcomes are very promising for various conditions such as Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis...
Necrotizing fasciitis
A number of types of infections of soft tissue may benefit from adjunct treatment with hyperbaric oxygen and are included in the category of “necrotizing soft tissue infections”. Names of such clinical syndromes include crepitant anaerobic cellulitis, progressive bacterial gangrene, necrotizing fasciitis, and nonclostridial myonecrosis. Gag gangrene (clostridial myositis and myonecrosis) is a separate entity.
Necrotizing soft tissue infections themselves may induce conditions adverse to control of the infection by normal host defense mechanisms. The infections commonly lower tissue oxygen levels, impairing the ability of the white blood cells (neutrophils) to fight infection. Toxins produced by bacteria involved may also inhibit neutrophil activity.
The primary treatments for necrotizing soft tissue infection are surgical excision of infected tissue and administration of appropriate antibiotics. Hyperbaric oxygen may be beneificial in several ways. Some of the bacteria involved in necrotizing soft tissue infections are “anaerobic”, growing most rapidly in a low oxygen environment. In the hyperbaric chamber, tissue oxygen levels may be raised sufficiently to inhibit bacterial growth. In addition, hyperbaric oxygen treatment may enhance the ability of neutrophils to kill bacteria, by a number of different mechanisms.
Autism
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are diagnosed today more than ever before: Autism currently affects 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys...
Sports Injuries
Concussions
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps athletes at all skill
levels heal quickly and
get back to their favorite pursuit...
Military
TBI/PTSD
Our U. S. Military Volunteers who are injured on the battlefield in the line of duty deserve the best treatment our nation can offer...
wound care
Non-healing wounds are often associated with inadequate circulation, poorly functioning veins, reaction to radiation therapy, traumatic injury...
Routine Covered Conditions
Diabetic wounds of the lower extremities
Compromised skin grafts and flaps
Chronic refractory osteomyelitis
Acute peripheral arterial insufficiency
Acute traumatic peripheral ischemia
Crush injuries/Compartment syndrome injuries
Internationally Treated Conditions
Routine Covered Conditions
Internationally Treated Conditions
Neurological
Autism
Sports Injuries
Concussions
Military
TBI/PTSD
wound care
Necrotizing fasciitis
A number of types of infections of soft tissue may benefit from adjunct treatment with hyperbaric oxygen and are included in the category of “necrotizing soft tissue infections”. Names of such clinical syndromes include crepitant anaerobic cellulitis, progressive bacterial gangrene, necrotizing fasciitis, and nonclostridial myonecrosis. Gag gangrene (clostridial myositis and myonecrosis) is a separate entity.
Necrotizing soft tissue infections themselves may induce conditions adverse to control of the infection by normal host defense mechanisms. The infections commonly lower tissue oxygen levels, impairing the ability of the white blood cells (neutrophils) to fight infection. Toxins produced by bacteria involved may also inhibit neutrophil activity.
The primary treatments for necrotizing soft tissue infection are surgical excision of infected tissue and administration of appropriate antibiotics. Hyperbaric oxygen may be beneificial in several ways. Some of the bacteria involved in necrotizing soft tissue infections are “anaerobic”, growing most rapidly in a low oxygen environment. In the hyperbaric chamber, tissue oxygen levels may be raised sufficiently to inhibit bacterial growth. In addition, hyperbaric oxygen treatment may enhance the ability of neutrophils to kill bacteria, by a number of different mechanisms.
Routine Covered Conditions
Internationally Treated Conditions
Neurological
Autism
Sports Injuries
Military
Wound Care
Autism
Sports Injuries
Concussions
Military
TBI/PTSD
wound care
Necrotizing fasciitis
A number of types of infections of soft tissue may benefit from adjunct treatment with hyperbaric oxygen and are included in the category of “necrotizing soft tissue infections”. Names of such clinical syndromes include crepitant anaerobic cellulitis, progressive bacterial gangrene, necrotizing fasciitis, and nonclostridial myonecrosis. Gag gangrene (clostridial myositis and myonecrosis) is a separate entity.
Necrotizing soft tissue infections themselves may induce conditions adverse to control of the infection by normal host defense mechanisms. The infections commonly lower tissue oxygen levels, impairing the ability of the white blood cells (neutrophils) to fight infection. Toxins produced by bacteria involved may also inhibit neutrophil activity.
The primary treatments for necrotizing soft tissue infection are surgical excision of infected tissue and administration of appropriate antibiotics. Hyperbaric oxygen may be beneificial in several ways. Some of the bacteria involved in necrotizing soft tissue infections are “anaerobic”, growing most rapidly in a low oxygen environment. In the hyperbaric chamber, tissue oxygen levels may be raised sufficiently to inhibit bacterial growth. In addition, hyperbaric oxygen treatment may enhance the ability of neutrophils to kill bacteria, by a number of different mechanisms.