Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
MultiCare Wound Care offers state-of-the-art hyperbaric chambers to treat non-emergent conditions such as:
- Chronic bone infection, including the chest bone, hip bones, foot or ankle bones
- Delayed radiation effects of the bone, including the lower jaw
- Delayed radiation effects of soft tissue, including the breast, bladder or intestines
- Flaps or grafts
- Minor crush injuries
- Severe diabetic ulcers
- Skin ulcers due to decreased arterial flow
Each treatment is closely supervised by staff and physicians specially trained in hyperbaric medicine.
MultiCare Wound Care offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the the south Puget Sound and Inland Northwest regions.
Frequently asked questions
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment that involves breathing 100 percent oxygen in an enclosed pressurized chamber to enhance the body’s natural healing process. By allowing your tissues to become saturated with oxygen, cells of repair are called to the injured or diseased area, which stimulates healing. New blood vessels are formed, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the area that support improvement of the conditions above.
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You will feel the air getting denser as the oxygen is compressed. You might experience some temperature changes, and you may feel some pressure in your ears (like when you drive up a mountain). We will teach you how to clear your ears and keep you comfortable with blankets.
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During treatment, you can watch TV, a movie, or videos, talk with our staff, rest your eyes or sleep.
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You will be given a special gown, sheets, blanket, pillow and a water bottle. Nothing else may go in the chamber.