Hyperbarics
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy = HBOT
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 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 super-saturate the body's fluids (blood plasma, lymph, and cerebral spinal fluid), even reaching injuries with damaged circulation. This increase in oxygenation helps facilitate the body’s natural healing process resulting in decreased inflammation, improved circulation, cellular regeneration, and injury repair.
This noninvasive therapy is the most trusted way to increase oxygen levels to all organs of the body. A typical HBOT session lasts for 60-90 minutes, while lying in a hyperbaric chamber relaxing and breathing normally.
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 portable 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 shell 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," call, text, or send an email!
We offer HBOT session 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.