The
Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Extremity Chamber
Cornerstone Therapy for any Wound Healing Program
Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen raises tissue oxygen levels at the wound site. The primary indication for topical hyperbaric oxygen is tissue hypoxia.
The Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Extremity Chamber pulses topical hyperbaric oxygen at intermittent pressure directly to the wound site. The result...oxygen levels are raised, wounds heal faster and the cost to heal the wound is drastically reduced.
INDICATIONS:Tissue Hypoxia, which includes: chronic wounds, skin ulceration due to diabetes, venous stasis, decubitus ulcers, post surgical infections, amputations/infected stumps, frostbite and bums.
Stage II, III and IV Open Wounds:
The Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Extremity Chamber can treat virtually all types of wounds and ulcers especially stage III and IV and is a cornerstone of many treatment plans.
Deep Ulcers with Exposed Tendons and Bone.
Not to be confused with costly full
body hyperbaric chambers or expensive, disposable hyperbaric oxygen "bags"
that cannot deliver beneficial, pulsating intermittent pressure to the wound
site -- the portable, sturdy extremity chamber is unique!
Each treatment Offers:
- Diffused Oxygen which raises capillary P02 levels at the wound site, stimulating Capillary Budding and granulation of new, healthy tissue.
- Increased leukocyte Function enhances antibacterial activity and suppresses bacterial growth.
- Intermittent Pressure which stimulates circulation and reduces edema.
- A Moist Sealed, Humidification System that is essential to the healing process.
Additional
advantages of topical hyperbaric oxygen therapy include low cost and lack
of any systemic oxygen toxicity.
And of course...therapy is non-invasive.
And of course...therapy is non-invasive.
Accelerated Wound Healing Through Advanced Technology
Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
is a safe, simple, effective treatment that has saved many limbs from
amputation.
The
Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen Extremity Chamber...
Advanced Design Suitable for Any Setting
Advanced Design Suitable for Any Setting
Portable, lightweight
and easy to operate, the chamber is used in the hospital, wound care centers,
nursing homes or at home. Available
for daily rental by institutions or home use where they are covered by most
insurance plans. Chambers may also be purchased.
PROTOCOL:
- Obtain a doctor's order prior to initiation of treatment.
- Therapy should be utilized on a clean wound or after the wound has been debrided.
- Recommended Treatment Time: outpatients -- 60 to 90 minutes once daily.
PROCEDURES:
- Culture the wound to determine whether pseudomonas is present. If present, apply a 1/4 to 1/2 of one percent Acetic Acid dressing (one thickness gauze) over the wound during treatment.
- Remove all creams, ointments, and dressings prior to application of the chamber, except in the presence of pseudomonas (see Step 1).
- The wound should be kept covered after each treatment with an appropriate moist dressing.
OBSERVATIONS:
A definite change should take place by the 8th treatment -- indicated by a cleaner wound with the formation of new capillaries and islands of granulation tissue.
(Note: results have been observed as early as 2 treatments.)
TOPICAL
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY...
ADVANCED WOUND CARE TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW
ADVANCED WOUND CARE TECHNOLOGY OF TOMORROW
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"Wounds
can not differentiate the manner that oxygen is transported. Whether oxygen
reaches the nicer bed by hemoglobin or by dissolving through
plasma is not important. 'Providing an adequate oxygen gradient
from the capillary to the hypoxic tissue bed i,e the only requirement
that must be filled in order for tissues to benefit.' Hyperbaric oxygen
is the modality of choice to raise tissue oxygen content:"
Dr.
Francis Rossi
Podiatry Management, November 1997
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