​UNDERSTANDING HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY: SECHRIST'S COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a cutting-edge medical treatment that involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized environment. This therapy has been recognized for its effectiveness in accelerating the body's natural healing processes and enhancing oxygen delivery to damaged tissues. At Sechrist Industries, we are committed to advancing this therapy with our state-of-the-art hyperbaric chambers.

 

HBOT is widely used for a variety of medical conditions. In the United States, it is commonly reimbursed by healthcare plans for the following indications: diabetic wounds, radiation tissue damage, refractory osteomyelitis, compromised skin grafts and flaps, necrotizing soft tissue infections, thermal burns, crush injuries, gas gangrene, actinomycosis, air or gas embolism, carbon monoxide poisoning, smoke inhalation, decompression sickness, severe anemia, cyanide poisoning, and sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

 

Additionally, there is ongoing research and application of HBOT in treating conditions:

• Air Or Gas Embolism.

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Complicated By Cyanide Poisoning.

• Clostridial Myositis And Myonecrosis (Gas Gangrene).

• Crush Injury, Compartment Syndrome, And Other Acute Traumatic Ischemias.

• Decompression Sickness.

• Arterial Inefficiencies: Central Retinal Artery Occlusion.

• Arterial Inefficiencies: Enhancement Of Healing In Selected Problem Wounds.

• Severe Anemia.

• Intracranial Abscess.

• Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections.

• Osteomyelitis (Refractory).

• Delayed Radiation Injury (Soft Tissue And Bony Necrosis).

• Compromised Grafts And Flaps.

• Acute Thermal Burn Injury.

• Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss.

 

HBOT treatments are typically administered in sessions lasting about two hours each, several times a week. The duration and frequency of treatment can vary depending on the condition being treated, with acute conditions requiring shorter treatment periods and chronic conditions requiring longer-term therapy.

 

During treatment, patients may experience a feeling of fullness in the ears as the pressure in the chamber increases, similar to the sensation experienced during an airplane's ascent. This is typically relieved through techniques taught by the therapy team. Inside the chamber, patients can relax, sleep, watch TV, read, or listen to music, making the experience comfortable and stress-free.

 

At Sechrist Industries, we are proud to be at the forefront of providing hyperbaric oxygen therapy systems, a crucial component in modern medical care. Our products adhere to the highest standards, ensuring safety and efficacy for both patients and medical providers.