Radiation damage occurs in every tissue and organ radiated, to varying degrees, which may result in a gradual destructive process. Inflammation (endarteritis) of the insides of arteries can cause tissue ischemia (restriction in blood supply) and fibrosis (scarring or fibrous growth of connective tissue).
Endarteritis, fibrosis, and hypoxia may also cause other problems including radiated bowel syndrome, radiation mucositis, soft tissue radionecrosis, laryngeal radionecrosis, dermatitis, radiation cystitis, osteoradionecrosis, enteritis, laryngeal, and surgical wounding in radiation-damaged tissues (late radiation effects) which may further contribute to non-healing factors in irradiated tissues either internally or externally. After radiation, a small percentage of patients develop soft tissue or bone necrosis, which is progressive, disabling, painful, and potentially fatal due to tissue breakdown and loss of protective barriers.
Surgery in previously irradiated tissue is problematic and associated with fatalities.
Adjunctive HBOT has changed this by improving tissue healing, resolving radiation necrosis, preventing radiation necrosis, and supporting reconstructive surgery in irradiated tissues.
Heals damaged tissue with less scarring
Hyperbaric chambers allow us to deliver higher concentrations of oxygen under pressure. By pressurizing the patient in an FDA APPROVED HBO CHAMBER we are able to increase normobaric (atmosphere) air, which contains approximately 21% oxygen, up to 5x greater (100% medical grade oxygen) and further concentrate to 2.0 to 2.4 ATA inside of pressure chamber This brings the dose to approximately 1000% minimum oxygen availability to the hypoxic tissues suffering delayed healing effects of
radiation.
The thought of something new may be quite intimidating. Prior to starting HBO treatment, all patients will be given a tour and briefing to ensure that they understand our daily process and short-term effects of chamber. All patients will also receive a daily physician exam to address any medical concerns. Financial concerns will also be addressed prior to treatments. Relax, enjoy and we will strive to make this an enjoyable experience with our one to one approach to medicine and relaxing environment.
A written prescription from a physician (MD, DO or DDS) is required by federal law in the United States because 100% oxygen is considered a drug by the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration). Also, ONLY a medical-grade facility can legally fill your prescription.
WOUND CARE AND HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY
Located in The Dallas-Fort WORTH, Houston and San Antonio Areas of Texas
