The Hyperbaric Chamber
Hyperbaric Chambers, also known a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or HBOT, is a medical treatment used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including helping to increase and boost the natural healing process in patients who have recently undergone surgery.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
As a leader and innovator in the cosmetic and plastic surgery industry, Dr. Lane Smith and Smith Plastic Surgery Institute, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, announces their recent state-of-the-art patient-based technology acquisition, the Hyperbaric Chamber.
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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the medical use of oxygen in a pressurized environment, at a level higher than 1 atmosphere absolute (ATA). Increased pressure allows for oxygen to dissolve and saturate the blood plasma (independent of hemoglobin/red blood cells), which yields a broad variety of positive physiological, biochemical and cellular effects. This noninvasive therapy is the most trusted way to increase oxygen levels to all organs of the body. The typical treatment lasts for 60-90 minutes, during which the patient lies down and breathes normally.
HBOT has been demonstrated in several clinical studies to enhance the body’s innate ability to repair and regenerate. It is used as an adjunct therapy to complement and enhance the healing process in both chronic and acute conditions.
Our Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Process
1. Consultation
You will be guided through the HBOT procedure by one of our skilled medical staff members, who will also evaluate your health objectives and decide whether you’re a good candidate for the procedure.
2. Developing Treatment Plan
Our medical staff in Las Vegas will develop a treatment plan based on your needs. This will contain the number of sessions, the duration of each treatment, and the recommended pressure.
3. Therapy treatment
After a safety check, patients are escorted inside a chamber where they can enjoy the benefits of compressed oxygen while watching television, listening to music, or taking a nap.
4. Analysis
All patients will receive follow-up care from our medical team, which will then evaluate and record the efficacy of the specific treatment.
Understanding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
What is HBOT?
In hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), a patient breathes 100% medical-grade oxygen at a higher atmospheric pressure. It is an entirely natural, non-invasive treatment. HBOT has the potential to provide tremendous health advantages as it can boost oxygen levels in the body by up to 1,200%.
Benefits of HBOT
HBOT from The Hyperbaric Chamber has the following benefits:
1. Decrease inflammation and swelling
HBOT significantly reduces swelling and severe inflammation in patients, especially in the extremities. The inflamed and swollen tissues receive the much-needed oxygen and nutrient-rich blood due to the increased blood flow in the Hyperbaric Chamber.
2. Strengthen the immune system
Your body’s natural immune response can function more effectively and efficiently in an HBOT chamber because of the high levels of oxygen present there. Research has demonstrated HBOT’s capacity to lessen autoimmune symptoms.
3. Promote wound healing
Open wounds can be very dangerous and challenging to treat, especially in people with weakened immune systems. HBOT treatments can provide your body with the additional oxygen it needs to heal itself.
4. Helps with Neuropathy
Neuropathy, a condition marked by persistent nerve discomfort, affects many people, including those with diabetes, vitamin deficiencies, poor circulation, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can aid the body’s natural healing process and lessen neuropathy symptoms.
5. Helps in the fight against cancer
Research has shown that HBOT therapies can stop some cancers from growing. HBOT can also help your body recover from radiation therapy and lessen the adverse effects of chemotherapy.
6. Treatment of air embolism
An individual may suffer unpleasant symptoms like decompression sickness or stroke if gas “bubbles” reach their bloodstream. HBOT therapy can be used to treat people with arterial air embolisms.
7. Promote athletic recuperation and performance
Professional sportsmen use HBOT as a performance enhancer and rehabilitation tool. Our doctors at The Hyperbaric Chamber use HBOT and other therapies to assist athletes of all skill levels in performing to their absolute best.
We are only allowed to market it for the following conditions:
- Air and gas bubbles in blood vessels: Helps reduce bubble size and remove them from the bloodstream.
- Anemia (severe anemia when blood transfusions cannot be used): Increases oxygen supply to tissues when hemoglobin is low.
- Burns (severe and large burns treated at a specialized burn center): Enhances healing, reduces swelling, and prevents infection.
- Carbon monoxide poisoning: Quickly removes carbon monoxide from the blood and restores oxygen levels.
- Crush injury: Reduces swelling, enhances oxygen delivery to damaged tissues, and promotes healing.
- Decompression sickness (diving risk): Alleviates symptoms by reducing nitrogen bubbles in the bloodstream.
- Gas gangrene: Kills bacteria and reduces toxins, promoting recovery of affected tissues.
- Hearing loss (complete hearing loss that occurs suddenly and without any known cause): Improves oxygenation to the inner ear, potentially restoring hearing.
- Infection of the skin and bone (severe): Boosts immune response and enhances antibiotic effectiveness.
- Radiation injury: Reduces tissue damage and promotes healing in areas affected by radiation.
- Skin graft flap at risk of tissue death: Increases oxygen supply, supporting graft viability and healing.
- Vision loss (when sudden and painless in one eye due to blockage of blood flow): Improves oxygen delivery to the retina, potentially restoring vision.
- Wounds (non-healing, diabetic foot ulcers): Promotes wound healing by enhancing oxygen delivery to tissues and reducing infection risk.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is used for a variety of conditions outside of those approved by the FDA. While these off-label uses may not be supported by as much scientific evidence, some individuals and practitioners report benefits. These off-label uses include:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Some believe HBOT can improve symptoms in children with autism, though research results are mixed and more studies are needed.
- Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: There is some interest in HBOT for cognitive improvement and slowing the progression of neurodegenerative diseases, but evidence is limited.
- Stroke Recovery: HBOT is sometimes used to promote recovery after a stroke, aiming to enhance neuroplasticity and brain repair.
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Some studies suggest HBOT may help with recovery from TBIs by reducing brain inflammation and promoting healing.
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia: HBOT is sometimes used to alleviate symptoms of these conditions, though scientific support is variable.
- Lyme Disease: Some use HBOT as part of the treatment for chronic Lyme disease, hoping to enhance the immune system and reduce bacterial load.
- Sports Injuries: Athletes sometimes use HBOT to speed up recovery from muscle injuries, fractures, and other sports-related injuries.
- Migraine and Cluster Headaches: HBOT is occasionally used to reduce the frequency and severity of headaches.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Some individuals with MS use HBOT to alleviate symptoms and potentially slow disease progression.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: HBOT has been explored for its anti-inflammatory effects in autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
- Depression and Anxiety: There’s some exploration into HBOT for mental health conditions, though this use is highly experimental.
It’s important to note that while there are anecdotal reports and some preliminary studies supporting these off-label uses, they are not widely accepted by the medical community due to a lack of large-scale, rigorous clinical trials. Always consult with a healthcare professional before considering HBOT for off-label uses.
Medical Use Cases of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy from The Hyperbaric Chamber can help in the treatment of the following ailments:
- Radiation-induced tissue damage (following cancer therapy).
- Radiation therapy-induced damage to the bones.
- Chronic diabetic foot wound that never heals
- Gas embolism
- Carbon monoxide Poisoning
- Persistent bone infection
- Compromised skin flaps and grafts
- Diabetic ulcer
- Osteoradionecrosis
- Bone tissue swelling (osteomyelitis)
- Severe thermal burns
- Serious anemia
- Brain infection
- Decompression sickness,
- Serious bacterial infection that kills muscles, skin, and underlying tissue (necrotizing soft tissue infection)
- Any issue that reduces or halts blood flow in the arteries (e.g., central retinal artery occlusion)
- Crush injury/compartment syndrome
- Sudden sensorineural hearing loss.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: How It Can Help You Heal Faster
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a treatment that uses pressurized oxygen to help improve the healing process for certain injuries, infections, and other health conditions. When you schedule your consultation, we will be able to determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the right treatment for you and provide you with more information on the results and services offered. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help improve energy levels and overall quality of life during the recovery process.
If you’re looking for a way to improve the healing process for certain injuries or health conditions, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be the right treatment for you. At Hyperbaric Chamber Therapy, we offer high-quality hyperbaric oxygen therapy services to help our patients recover and feel their best. Contact us today to learn more about how hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help you or schedule an appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions About HBOT
How many sessions will I need in total?
Depending on your health and how you respond to treatment, you may need a certain number of sessions as specified in your treatment plan. While specific emergency treatments, like those for carbon monoxide poisoning, might only need a few sessions, others, like those for diabetic foot ulcers, might need more than 30.
Our medical staff will examine you during the consultation to determine the number of sessions you need.
How long does an HBOT session last?
A hyperbaric oxygen therapy session typically lasts 60 minutes to 2 hours.
How do I get ready for HBOT therapy?
You will receive comprehensive instructions on how to get ready for therapy and what to anticipate during treatment after being evaluated by one of our doctors.
Our hyperbaric personnel will always be on hand to ensure your safety, comfort, and confidence.
What is the process of hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
In essence, hyperbaric oxygen therapies significantly boost the blood’s oxygen content by combining an increased ambient pressure with a high inspired oxygen concentration. This increased oxygen concentration enables the oxygenation of tissues that aren’t getting enough oxygen at rest, promotes the growth of new blood vessels into these under-oxygenated tissues, and aids in the body’s ability to get rid of some bacteria.
What does an HBOT chamber look like?
An HBOT chamber is cylinder-shaped. You can rest inside the chamber, watch TV, listen to music, or take a nap during your treatment. A nurse with specialized training in hyperbaric medicine will always be by your side and in constant communication with you over an intercom system.
Does hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) have any side effects?
Patients usually don’t encounter any side effects from HBOT. However, some individuals state that their ears snap or break between sessions.
Some patients also have a mild sense of exhaustion after the initial treatments, but they should be able to carry on with their regular daily activities. Each patient will receive a thorough discussion of the risks and benefits before starting therapy.
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