Hyperbaric Treatment
Hyperbarics: Using pressure and oxygen to heal wounds
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CommentsIf you have any questions regarding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or would like additional information to see if you qualify for this treatment please contact Adam Schaffer at aschaffer@gchosp.org. | Hyperbaric Oxygen Stimulates Healing
The Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center of Michigan offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for patients with wounds that have not responded to other treatment. Many wounds fail to heal because the supply of oxygen received by the damaged tissues is too low for the body to repair itself. HBOT supplies the oxygen the body needs to stimulate and support healing. A series of treatments using the Center’s hyperbaric oxygen chamber increases the level of oxygen the tissues receive, promoting wound healing and the body’s own ability to repair itself.
Who is a Candidate for Hyperbarics?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment is commonly used in the treatment of:
• Diabetic foot wounds
• Chronic bone infections (osteomyelitis)
• Compromised skin grafts and flaps
• Radiation damage to:
• Soft tissue and bone
• Bowel, bladder and prostate
• Crush injuries
 What is a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) session like?
Each treatment session in the chamber lasts approximately two hours, with patients breathing 100 percent oxygen at 2 to 3 times normal atmospheric pressure. The Center’s multi-person chamber accommodates up to eight patients sitting comfortably. The space is similar to what you would experience in the first-class cabin of an airplane, with room to stand and walk around. The second largest chamber in the state, it measures 8 feet in diameter and 24 feet in length and includes a bathroom. Patients enjoy personal TV monitors, napping, or reading during treatment.
In addition, the Center offers single-person hyperbaric chambers, which extend the treatment options available to patients. The patient lies comfortably in this clear acrylic vessel during their treatment.
Both chambers are monitored closely by certified hyperbaric physicians and technologists. For HBOT to be effective patients need to commit to treatment every weekday for up to six weeks.
Insurance Coverage
Wound care and HBOT are covered by most medical insurances and Medicare. Contact your insurance provider to verify specific coverage, or contact the Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center of Michigan staff at 734-762-9935.
Personalized Specialty Care
Our team of board-certified physicians, certified wound ostomy nurses and certified hyperbaric technologists works closely with patients and their physicians to develop a custom treatment plan. Your plan of care will include regular visits for therapy and progress assessments throughout the course of treatment.
Location
The Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center of Michigan is located at Garden City Hospital’s Westland Specialty Center, 35600 Central City Parkway across from Westland Mall.
Our Brochure
View the Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center of Michigan brochure.
Call for an appointment
Patients are routinely seen within one or two days of calling for an appointment. For more information or an appointment, call 734-762-9935.
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