Preventive Oxygen Therapy

Preventative Oxygen Therapy

Regular hyperbaric oxygen sessions can boost microcirculation and initiate release of stem cells from bone marrow.  Stem cells are one of the most important factors in tissue repair and maintenance of optimal health.

Oxygen therapy is used in treatment of:
Entering the hyperbaric chamber

  • Soft tissue injuries and bone fractures
  • Venous and arterial ulcers
  • Diabetic wounds, gangrene, neuropathies
  • Pressure sores (decubitus)
  • Bone infections (osteomyelitis)
  • Post radiation problems
  • Chron’s and ulcerative colitis
  • Abscesses, fistulas and fissures
  • Post surgical wounds and grafts
  • Cosmetic surgery
  • Burns and frost bites
  • Closed wounds (hematoma, bruises, crush injury, internal fissures)

  • “I had an open, painful, smelly leg ulcer for two years and had a wound care nurse visit twice a week. She suggested oxygen therapy which helped tremendously in pain, infection and wound healing. I do not need home visits and my quality of life has greatly improved.” -C.W.J. West Vancouver, 2001

    Venous ulcer before hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    Female: 68 years. Oxygen and blood flow are at 55% of normal and bone is infected. Notice swelling, inflammation and damage of periwound skin.

    Venous ulcer after hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    Hyperbaric oxygenand daily wound care for 2 months resulted in return of normal blood flow and pain relief. Wound successfully covered with skin graft.

    Arterial ulcer

    Undermining wound before hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    Female: 82 years, suffers from chronic wound on her shin down to the bone. Wound  is painful has deep undermining and  surrounding  skin is dry, flaky with patches.

    Undermining wound after hyperbaric oxygen therapy
    Hyperbaric oxygenand daily wound care for 10 days resulted in draining of wound, reduced swelling and pain.

    BaroMedical Hyperbaric Oxygen Center - 7850 Sixth Street - Burnaby V3N 3N3 - British Columbia - Vancouver - CANADA - Ph: 604-777-7055
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