What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is an advanced medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing process. It involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, allowing more oxygen to reach damaged tissues.

How It Works

Increased oxygen levels in the blood help fight bacteria, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the growth of new blood vessels. This makes HBOT especially effective for chronic or non-healing wounds.

Conditions Treated

• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Chronic infections
• Radiation injuries
• Severe burns

HBOT is typically used alongside other treatments as part of a comprehensive wound care plan.

Benefits of HBOT

• Faster wound healing
• Reduced swelling and inflammation
• Improved oxygen delivery to tissues

This therapy is safe when administered by trained professionals and can significantly improve outcomes for patients with complex wounds.

Want to know if HBOT is right for your wound? Request an appointment at Elite Wound Care Center in Palm Harbor, FL, or call (727) 787-7077. Same-week appointments are available.