Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Foot Wounds

By NSHyperbaricsBlogSeptember 25, 2019September 25, 2019 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy HBOT Diabetic Wound, Diabetic Wounds, HBOT, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, non-healing wounds, North Shore Health and Hyperbarics

Has hope hurdled hype? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been promoted as an effective treatment for diabetic foot wounds, and the first controlled trial for this indication was reported (in Diabetes Care) over 20 years ago. Advocates have suggested that the experimentally demonstrated effects of HBOT on improving wound tissue hypoxia, enhancing perfusion, reducing edema,…

Wound Care at North Shore Health and Hyperbarics

By NSHyperbaricsBlogMay 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy HBOT chronic wounds, Diabetic Wound, non-healing wounds, wound care

Non-Healing or Chronic Wounds Patients who suffer from a non-healing or chronic wound, can expect our team to deliver an individualized treatment plan to facilitate healing. A comprehensive wound care plan may include of the following: Debridement Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Specialty Dressings and Wraps Compression Therapy Topical Medications All of our services are provided…

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)?

By NSHyperbaricsBlogJune 9, 2017October 9, 2017 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy HBOT Alzheimer's, Autism, Brain, Diabetic Nerve Damage, Diabetic Wound, HBOT, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Inflammation, Lyme Disease, Necrosis, Oral Surgery HBOT, Radiation Therapy Damage

What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)? HBOT is a medical treatment that enhances the body’s healing process by providing 100% pure oxygen in a chamber where atmospheric pressure is increased in a controlled environment. The air we normally breathe only contains 19-21% oxygen. During treatment, patients breathe 100% pure oxygen. The increased oxygen intake provided…

Diabetes and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

By NSHyperbaricsBlogMay 17, 2017October 9, 2017 Diabetic Wounds Cellulitis, Diabetic Nerve Damage, Diabetic Wound, HBOT, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Diabetes affects more than 12 million people and is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. With Diabetes primarily affecting the small blood vessels, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been demonstrated to stimulate the creation of new blood vessels to help combat compromised blood flow and prevent organ failure. Research has shown that…