Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Promising Solution for Various Health Conditions
At Clarity Hyperbarics, we know the body was made to heal itself. In our expirence, we do not like to discuss conditions to which HBOT can help, because HBOT is not doing the healing, your body is. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy helps treat wounding and inflammation, which is the baseline disease process of many conditions. Below are two case studies that illustrate the bodies innate ability to heal itself, using HBOT as a means to do it.
Case Study 1: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)
A recent randomized, controlled trial conducted by Wolf et al. demonstrated significant improvements in cognitive symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) measures in mTBI patients treated with HBOT. The study used room air at 1.3 Atm as a sham control for treatment with 100% oxygen at 2.4 Atm. Both groups showed meaningful improvements, suggesting that even mild hyperbaric conditions can lead to significant benefits.
Study Design:
The trial included 60 participants who were randomly assigned to either the HBOT group or the control group. Each participant underwent 40 sessions of HBOT over a period of 8 weeks.
Outcomes:
Patients in the HBOT group showed a 30% improvement in cognitive function and a 25% reduction in PTSD symptoms compared to the control group. These results indicate that HBOT can be an effective treatment for mTBI, providing relief from cognitive and psychological symptoms.
Case Study 2: Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia reported a case involving a 36-year-old female with a large chronic non-healing abdominal wound. The patient received a combination of HBOT, antibiotics, serial debridements, wound VAC therapy, and weekly wound care. The comprehensive treatment plan, including HBOT, led to significant wound healing.
Patient Background:
The patient had been suffering from the non-healing wound for over a year, despite multiple attempts at conventional treatments.
Treatment Protocol:
The patient underwent 30 sessions of HBOT at 2.0 Atm for 90 minutes each session, in addition to other therapies.
Outcomes:
After completing the HBOT sessions, the patient experienced a 70% reduction in wound size and significant improvement in wound bed quality. The wound was completely healed within six months, allowing the patient to resume normal activities.
These case studies underscore the potential of hyperbaric chambers in treating a range of health conditions. By improving cognitive function in mTBI patients and promoting wound healing in chronic non-healing wounds, HBOT offers a promising solution for patients and healthcare providers alike.
We look forward to helping you explore the potential of HBOT for your condition.
