A hyperbaric chamber uses air pressure that is 2 ½ to 3 times higher than regular air pressure and pure oxygen to help heal and treat many medical conditions. Many hospitals now have hyperbaric chambers for use with patient care. There are also hyperbaric chambers that are disposable and can be utilized in home care of patients.
Wound Care
Stubborn wounds that have previously been difficult to heal or infections that have worsened and evaded healing usually respond well to this kind of treatment. According to The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, hyperbaric oxygen treatment chambers have been shown to be very useful and effective with healing wounds. Infected wounds start to slowly heal and show less irritation and infection. Wounds that have been slow to heal and once appeared inflamed start to look healthier and less necrotic. Also, the sides of the wounds become smaller and begin closing together.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide poisoning is commonly seen in people who have misused or incorrectly used a heating appliance without proper ventilation or someone who may have attempted to commit suicide by inhaling noxious fumes from a car exhaust. Carbon monoxide poisoning can cause serious illness and even death of an individual. Fortunately, treatment in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber can be used to resolve this condition. However, the treatment can be a slow process, especially in people that were severely affected.
Gas Embolism
A gas embolism occurs when gas bubbles form in the blood that circulates through the body. This condition can be deadly if not treated. If a person develops one of these gas embolisms a hyperbaric oxygen chamber is usually the mode of treatment that is used. According to A.L.Gill and C.N.A. Bell with the University of Bristol, using an infusion of pure oxygen can cause the embolized gas to move into a form that can be easily metabolized by the body.
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