What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is the process of administering 100% Oxygen to a patient in an environment of increased surrounding atmospheric pressure. This is done in a specially engineered enclosure called a Hyperbaric Chamber which is designed to withstand an increased internal pressure. The purpose of delivering 100% Oxygen in this environment is to provide high concentration of oxygen to the body. This is effective in various medical and surgical illnesses and conditions. This form of treatment is able to be used as a PRIMARY treatment (Decompression Illness) or as an ADDITIONAL Treatment with other medical interventions such as antibiotics or surgery.

Generally Hyperbaric Oxygen is used for the Treatment of Diving Related Conditions like decompression Illness and Gas Embolism. However, the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT) in the management of non-healing diabetic wounds opens a whole new dimension in limb salvage - ie preventing limb amputations and improving the ones quality of life.


	Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Seminar Introduction Course Information Fees Payable What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)? Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is the process of administering 100% Oxygen to a patient in an environment of increased surrounding atmospheric pressure. This is done in a specially engineered enclosure called a Hyperbaric Chamber which is designed to withstand an increased internal pressure. The purpose of delivering 100% Oxygen in this environment is to provide high concentration of oxygen to the body. This is effective in various medical and surgical illnesses and conditions. This form of treatment is able to be used as a PRIMARY treatment (Decompression Illness) or as an ADDITIONAL Treatment with other medical interventions such as antibiotics or surgery. Generally Hyperbaric Oxygen is used for the Treatment of Diving Related Conditions like decompression Illness and Gas Embolism. However, the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT) in the management of non-healing diabetic wounds opens a whole new dimension in limb salvage - ie preventing limb amputations and improving the ones quality of life.