The increased pressure dissolves oxygen into the blood and body tissue at a much higher level than under normal conditions. This enables the body to create new blood vessels that promote healing and enhance the body's ability to fight infection. So it allows for faster healing than with traditional therapies alone. Success has been proven in treating chronic nonhealing wounds associated with diabetes, radiation therapy and chronic bone infections. And hyperbaric therapy can be a lifesaving tool in treating carbon monoxide poisoning and decompression sickness in scuba divers, caused by changing underwater depth too quickly, says Daniel Mazzolini, a respiratory therapist.
Treatment is safe and painless, and patients are monitored at all times.
Dorfman says that she and her doctor were so pleased with the results of hyperbaric treatment that she returned for more therapy when she needed another skin graft. It's worked wonders for me. Use of our site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use . Advocate Health Care respects your privacy. We invite you to view our Privacy Policy .