Hyperbarics
Hyperbaric = utilizing greater than normal pressure
Oxygen = active in physiological processes of almost all known organisms
Therapy = treatment of impairment, injury, disease, or disorder
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a noninvasive and painless therapy now available in your own home or clinic. HBOT helps: break the cycle of swelling, fight infection, decrease healing time, and decrease tissue death.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the medical use of oxygen in a pressurized environment, at a level higher than 1 atmosphere absolute (ATA). Increased pressure allows for oxygen to dissolve and saturate the blood plasma (independent of hemoglobin/red blood cells), which yields a broad variety of positive physiological, biochemical and cellular effects. This noninvasive therapy is the most trusted way to increase oxygen levels to all organs of the body. The typical treatment lasts for 60-90 minutes, during which the patient lies down and breathes normally.
HBOT has been demonstrated in several clinical studies to enhance the body’s innate ability to repair and regenerate. It is used as an adjunct therapy to complement and enhance the healing process in both chronic and acute conditions.
What are the benefits of HBOT?
6 Key Physiological Benefits:
Energy/tissue function
Tissue regeneration
Anti-inflammatory
Pain reduction
Immune support
Antioxidant protection
General mechanisms:
Decrease in healing time
Detoxifies the body
Generates more energy
Heals brain and nervous tissues
Boosts immunity
Improves circulation
Reduces inflammation
Releases stem cells
What conditions are treated with HBOT?
Insurance vs. non-insurance covered conditions
Not all conditions treated with HBOT are insurance approved. Typically, insurance approved conditions are treated in a hospital setting. Non-insurance based, off-label conditions are often treated in a clinic setting or with an in-home chamber.
Insurance approved conditions:
Chronic non-healing wounds
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Brain abscesses
Decompression sickness
Diabetic neuropathy
Gas gangrene
Osteomyelitis
Radiation burns
Air embolism
Thermal burns
Skin grafts
Exceptional blood loss
What is mHBOT?
Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT) vs. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
mHBOT refers to mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The "mild" refers to the pressure at which the chamber is operating under. For example, most mHBOT chambers can pressurize up to 1.3 ATA (4 psi). Chambers that have a max pressure of 1.3 ATA are often made of flexible material (soft shell) and are portable.
High-pressure hard-sided HBOT chambers can pressurize up to 3.0 ATA (29 psi).
Ready to DIVE IN?
If you are in the Austin area and would like to take a "test dive," give us a call or send an email!
We offer short term packages and sell portable chambers for home use. White glove service means we provide set up and training to get you started and comfortable using the equipment. Several chambers are available for rent; up to 3 months of rental fees can be applied to purchase price.