HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY AND WOUND HEALING

RESEARCH SHOWS INCREDIBLE BENEFITS

• HBO (Hyperbaric Oxygen) protocols can differ in dosages, determined by both pressure and duration. Hospitals and wound care centers commonly employ higher-pressure protocols, typically ranging from 2.0 to 2.4 ATA, especially for radiation-induced damage. The research demonstrates that a protocol of 2.0 ATA (120 minutes) was comparably effective to 2.4 ATA (90 minutes) in treating radiation-induced cystitis.
• Hospitals and wound care centers often employ hyperbaric oxygen chambers at elevated pressures to treat burn victims. However, in this case study from Argentina, a hospital adopted a multi-disciplinary strategy to treat a 17-year-old with an electric hand injury. Utilizing a lower pressure protocol at 1.45 ATA alongside PRP and skin graft, the hospital achieved a swift and successful recovery for the young patient.
• Following radiation therapy for breast cancer, a 74-year-old woman developed a small ulcer 13 years later. Subsequently, after another 12 years, she received a diagnosis of late-onset radiation-induced skin ulcer, totaling 25 years post-treatment. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) was prescribed, and after undergoing 100 HBOT sessions over one year, she achieved complete recovery!
• Both hyperbaric oxygen therapy and PRP are increasingly favored in sports medicine and rehabilitation. Many clinics are now integrating these two procedures to optimize therapeutic outcomes. A recent study highlights their combined advantages in treating diabetic wounds. The study revealed that their combination significantly decreased the presence of active ulcers and resulted in a substantial reduction in wound area.