Category Archives: Hyperbaric Medicine

State-of-the-art care for patients with non-healing and chronic wounds The Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Program at NYU Winthrop Hospital provides patients with expert and specialized treatment of persistent or chronic wounds. A wound that does not respond to typical medical treatment within 30 days is considered a chronic wound. Non-healing wounds are associated with poor circulation, inadequate vein function, and immobility. When wounds are chronic, a highly specialized treatment approach is required for proper healing. Non-healing woundsincluding diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, and sickle cell ulcersaffect millions of Americans every day, and account for 200,000 hospital admissions in the U.S. each year. Developing the knowledge and clinical expertise to heal difficult wounds of all types is one of the primary missions of the Wound Healing Center at NYU Winthrop Hospital. We have made significant strides in this direction already, and are poised to accomplish much more in the years ahead. By staying at the forefront of wound research, and by treating each patient based on a scientific analysis of their own, unique wound tissue, we've shown we can heal even the most difficult chronic woundsincluding wounds that have been treated unsuccessfully at other wound centers. This is … Continue reading →

The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Brookhaven provides specialized treatment for acute, chronic, nonhealing wounds. Typically, a wound that does not respond to standard medical care is considered a problem or chronic wound. Many of these wounds are associated with inadequate circulation, immobility and diabetes. When wounds persist, a specialized approach is required for healing. This is where the specialists at the Brookhaven Wound Care Center can help. People with nonhealing and chronic wounds now have a place to turn for advanced treatments available including: 92% of the patients treated at the Brookhaven Wound Care Center healed within 25 days. Our state-of-the-art outpatient facility is complemented by a highly trained wound-certified staff of medical professionals who use a team approach to patient care: This comprehensive, patient-focused approach recently earned the Brookhaven Wound Care Center the Center ofDistinction award for the fifthtime. We have also been awarded the Robert A. Warriner III, MD, Center of Excellence Awardthree times. These awards were bestowed by Healogics based on meeting or exceeding clinical key performance indicators for a minimum of 12 consecutive months in these areas: Healing Outcomes, Outlier Rate, Days to Heal and Patient Satisfaction. We can help heal your … Continue reading →

Curt Allen, Jr. was a 17 year old man who was involved in a high speed motor vehicle accident in June, 2004, in which he sustained severe traumatic brain injury. Curt was in a coma at the scene of the accident. He was admitted to an acute care hospital, underwent brain surgery to relieve pressure and placed in the ICU in critical condition. After one month he was transferred to a highly regarded post-acute brain injury rehabilitation center in Southeast Louisiana where he remained for 3 months. During these three months he made such minimal progress that he was discharged as a failure of standard intensive traumatic brain injury therapy. The day before discharge from this center his mother attended a local church where she asked the priest to request that the congregation pray for her sons recovery. After the priest fulfilled this request during Mass Mrs. Allen was approached by a physician patient of mine to whom I had delivered low-pressure HBOT years before for his stroke and subsequent traumatic brain injury. My patient referred Mrs. Allen to me and the following week Curt was evaluated at my clinic. The video you will view records the astounding recovery that … Continue reading →

Saint Agnes Wound Care,Hyperbaric Medicine, and Amputation Prevention 7015 N. Maple Ave., Suite 101Fresno, CA 93720(559) 450-3456 Saint Agnes Wound Care, the only outpatient program of its kind in the Central Valley, specializes in advanced wound healing, hyperbaric medicine, amputation prevention, and ostomy care. Our expert team of physicians, certified wound and ostomy nurses and certified hyperbaric technicians prides itself on healing a variety of different wounds in a matter of days to weeks and restoring patients to a better quality of life. Commonly treated wounds include: We offer a wide range of treatments and procedures for difficult-to-heal wounds: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a simple, noninvasive and painless way of delivering high doses of oxygen to the body. Patients breathe 100 percent pure oxygen while inside a pressurized chamber. The pressure inside the chamber causes the oxygen to be dissolved into the blood and spread into the tissues and fluids of the body. Patients who are treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy have shown an increased growth of blood vessels, reduced swelling and increased oxygen flow to surrounding tissue. Conditions treated by HBOT include: Diabetic foot ulcers, infections and traumatic injuries often result in unnecessary amputations. At Saint Agnes Wound … Continue reading →

"I had a fantastic experience here today. The guy that runs this place is amazing." - Andriana G. "I think its safe to say that Ed's amazing genuine caring personality and skilled medical expertise were as beneficial to my well being as the oxygen itself." - Josie J. "Once I got inside the chamber what happened was magical, my wound started feeling better and the pain went away. I loved my experience here." - Jasmine D. "I've been twice now and will be coming back post surgery for another two sessions. Ed is the best!" - Fran B. "This place is the real deal. If you need the full therapeutic hyperbaric oxygen treatment (100% O2 at 2.4 ATA), this is the place." - Rimas V. "My family loves Ed and Beverly Hills Hyperbaric Center. " - Michelle D. "Ed is By far the most amazingly, kind, informative, professional care giver. I don't know where I would be without him and his incredible Hyperbaric Chambers." - Amanda G. Visit link: Beverly Hills Center For HyperBaric Medicine … Continue reading →

Established in 1965, the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine at Shock Trauma is internationally recognized for its leadership and expertise in the clinical application of hyperbaric therapy. With the only multiplace hyperbaric chamber in the State of Maryland, the Center can accommodate up to 23 patients and care providers per dive. Conditions that are responsive to hyperbaric oxygen therapy include: Within this Center, recreational and commercial scuba divers can also undergo dive physicals to ensure they are healthy enough to dive. Specialists at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center are available for consultation and patient referral 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ambulatory patients are evaluated in Shock Trauma's Outpatient Clinic on a scheduled basis. Call University OneCall/Maryland ExpressCare at 1-800-373-4111 for easy access and no-hassle service. Robert E. Rosenthal, MD Chief, Hyperbaric MedicineProfessor of Emergency Medicine Special Interests: Hyperbaric Medicine; Wound Healing; Diving Injuries; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning; Radiation Tissue DamageMedical Degree: New York University School of Medicine, MDResidencies: George Washington University - Internal MedicineCertification: Emergency Medicine; Internal Medicine410-328-6152 / office Associate Director, Hyperbaric MedicineAssistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Special Interests: Wound Care; Carbon Monoxide Toxicity; Inflammation and Tissue DamageMedical Degree: University of Vermont College of MedicineResidency: Boston … Continue reading →

The Hyperbaric Medicine Program at Montefiore, which emphasizes a focus on wound care, is a leading referral resource for hyperbaric medicine in New York. We heal chronic wounds and can often salvage limbs from risk of amputation, especially for patients who have compromised immune systems or diabetic foot ulcers. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a complementary treatment to overall wound therapy. During HBOT, a patient lies comfortably in an acrylic oxygen chamber and breathes 100 percent pure oxygen. This process helps fight infections, eliminates harmful toxins and promotes the growth of new blood vessels. These conditions are responsive to HBOT: Each patient at the Hyperbaric Medicine Program has a customized care plan developed by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, including: vascular surgeons, plastic surgeons, podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, rehabilitative medicine experts, infectious disease specialists, nurses and technicians. We respond to the needs of the individual's wound before, during and after treatment. Each patient care plan includes a comprehensive approach to therapy and overall wound care as well as patient education. We assess the patient's baseline condition and determine if oxygen is critical to the healing of each wound. Our physicians also determine if the medical team can deliver enough oxygen to … Continue reading →

The St. Mary Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine Center is an outpatient service that specializes in the treatment of hard-to-heal sores, pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, chronic venous stasis ulcers and traumatic injuries. Our expertise in wound-healing management includes board-certified specialists in Internal Medicine, Vascular and General Surgery, Podiatry, Infectious Disease, Endocrinology, and Oncology . Using a multidisciplinary approach, treatment plans are individualized to meet the unique needs of each patient whose wounds have not healed using standard treatment. Each year, nearly seven million Americans are affected by hard-to-heal wounds, mostly as a complication of diabetes and chronic venous insufficiency of the lower extremities. Most experience pain, a decrease in mobility, time lost from work and frequent visits to physicians. The amputation of a foot or leg as the result of a non-healing wound is not only emotionally devastating, but significantly impacts health-care costs, while research indicates that up to 80 percent of non-traumatic limb loss is preventable if medical treatment is implemented soon enough. The St. Mary Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine Center can make a real difference for those whose quality of life is affected by the complications of chronic hard-to-heal sores. Patients especially at risk are those with … Continue reading →

Dr. Jayesh Shah has 18+ years of experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine practice and 12+ years of experience as Program Director for continuing medical education courses. As the Medical Director of the Wound Care Centers, Dr. Shah has helped these centers from startup through their growth up to their maximum potential first being the Uvalde Memorial Hospital Wound Healing center in 1997, and Southwest Center for Wound Care in 2000, which was awarded a Center of Excellence in 2006. He currently serves as the Medical Director for the Northeast Baptist Wound Healing Center since 2010 which recently got accredited by the UHMS within its first four years of inception. He is also the Co-Medical Director for the Mission Trail Baptist Wound Healing Center since 2014. He has published 3 books- Wound Care Certification Study Guide in 2011 with its second edition 2016, Textbook of Chronic Wound Care: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment, 2018, and created WoundDoctor App, a comprehensive wound care resource tool for physicians, nurses and physical therapists for iPhone, Android and iPad. He has authored over 40 chapters on various wound topics in 4 books in addition to 30+ scientific articles in wound care … Continue reading →

The UPMC Department of Hyperbaric Medicine is one of the tri-state area's major resources for outpatient and emergent hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania region. The department has been serving the Pittsburgh region for over 20 years and continues it's mission to provide exceptional patient care. Treatments are provided and supervised by experienced and highly trained RN's. The department is run by medical director Dr. Kevin S. O'Toole. Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy involves exposing the patient to 100% oxygen in a high pressure environment. This pressure gradient causes the body to absorb more oxygen than it can under normal conditions. During your treatments, you will lie in a pressurized acrylic chamber. While in this chamber you will breathe pure oxygen. The chamber is transparent and an RN will observe you at all times. The chamber is pressurized slowly when starting treatment. During this time, you may occasionally feel mild pressure on your eardrums. A nurse will teach you how to relieve this pressure by swallowing or yawning. You can breathe normally during your treatment. Once you have reached treatment pressure, your body will feel no different than it does outside the chamber. Most treatment protocols are about … Continue reading →