About Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy:
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) is an important adjunct in the treatment of non-healing wounds.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy involves the systemic delivery of oxygen to patients placed in a chamber at two to three times atmospheric pressure while breathing 100 percent oxygen for periods of time between 90 to 120 minutes.

Areas of Treatment:
An established technology, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy has been shown to help in treating:

Select Problem Wounds Crush Injuries Acute Traumatic Ischemia Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections Refractory Osteomyelitis Radiation Tissue Damage Compromised Skin Grafts, Flaps and Replants Diabetic Ulcer of the Lower Extremity

Wound Care Center:
A Standard of Excellence in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Our Wound Care Center’s Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Program consists of state-of-the-art Hyperbaric chambers. The center is supervised by a physician specialist and staffed by nurses and technicians trained in the specific medical needs of patients receiving Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Additional Information:
View St. Elizabeth News Release on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy