They rarely feel any more discomfort than they would from changes in air pressure during airplane travel. Throughout treatment, patients are attended by one of our medical staff who has been specially trained in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. If a patient does need critical care, many modalities, including mechanical ventilation and invasive monitoring, are easily continued in the chamber. In addition, the program provides excellent wound care before and after hyperbaric treatment. The frequency and duration of hyperbaric oxygen therapy varies considerably, depending on the condition being treated.
Typical treatment is two hours per day, five days a week.
We treat acute and chronic patients, but only those referred by a physician. Patients remain under the primary care of the referring physician and receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy as an adjunct to existing treatment. Throughout the course of therapy, we maintain close contact with the referring physician. Chalmette Medical Center participates in most health plans, many of which reimburse hyperbaric oxygen therapy, as does Medicare. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice.