The hyperbaric chamber is large enough to accommodate up to six patients comfortably in addition to a therapist, who accompanies patients on all treatments. Our Hyperbaric Medicine Service has experience with over 8500 treatments. Results of wound healing have been consistently satisfactory. Wounds and grafts - a minimum of 20 treatments is recommended. Post operative treatments may be indicated when necessary.
Hyperbaric oxygen is a cost effective adjunctive to other therapy in the above conditions.
For those who are considering referring a patient or are interested in HBO as a future option, the Hyperbaric Medicine Service will be happy to show our facilities, demonstrate illustrated case histories or answer any questions. However, HBO physicians and therapists are available 24 hours a day and emergency HBO treatment may be administered at any time. Most conditions are treated once per day, but for some conditions twice daily treatments are undertaken. The Iowa City-Coralville area has over 2000 motel rooms available for accommodations ranging from the economical to the deluxe. This page created by the Department of Respiratory Care.