Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that grew from the experience
gained by treating deep-sea divers who developed the bends. The purpose of
this therapy is to increase the amount of oxygen in your tissues in a way that no
other treatment can. During the treatment, you breathe 100% oxygen while the
air pressure around you is slowly increased to two or three times normal pressure.
This increases the oxygen in your blood up to 15 times normal. Increased
oxygen in the blood promotes new tissue growth and assists the healing process.
For example, when a wound does not heal because it does not have enough
blood supply, hyperbaric oxygen can increase blood vessel growth into the
wound, and permit healing. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is not designed to replace
other proven methods of treatment. It is used as a supplement to other forms of
treatment such as surgery, antibiotics and wound healing services.

The Hyperbaric Chamber
The hyperbaric chamber is a large steel cylinder in which the air can be
compressed to a pressure greater than normal. The chamber is designed with
comfortable chairs and windows so that you can see out. Patients can read
books or magazines, watch television or listen to music during their treatment.
Trained medical personnel are present at all times to answer questions, assist
patients and provide medical aid if necessary. Our staff of expert physicians is
present at all times to ensure safe, effective treatment.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatments
Each treatment consists of three 30-minute oxygen periods separated by
five-minute air breaks. Depending on the type and severity of the case, the
number of treatments could range from one to 60. Treatments are completely
painless and carry a very low risk of complication. Similar to traveling in an
airplane, patients may feel the pressure change in their ears, which can typically
be remedied by moving the jaw or swallowing.

Approved Uses
- Selected, problem wounds
- Chronic bone infections (osteomyelitis)
- Radiation tissue damage (osteoradionecrosis and soft-tissue radionecrosis)
- Non-healing skin grafts/flaps
- Crush injury/compartment syndrome
- Burns
- Selected soft-tissue infections (necrotizing fasciitis)
- Gas gangrene
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Decompression sickness
- Air embolism
- Exceptional blood loss

Wound Healing
Up to ten million people in the United States suffer from chronic, non-healing
wounds. Many wounds can be treated by primary care physicians. Chronic
wounds, however, that have failed many weeks or years of routine care require
advanced care ­ the kind of specialized treatment that the Arkansas Hyperbarics
is designed to provide. For patients with chronic, non-healing wounds, Arkansas
Hyperbarics offers hope and healing. With our holistic program of treatment and
prevention, we strive to heal even the most difficult wounds, including:
- Diabetic ulcers
- Venous stasis ulcers
- Pressure sores
- Chronic wounds resulting from: Poor circulation Radiation tissue damage Bone
infection (osteomyelitis)

At Arkansas Hyperbarics, we offer customized treatment programs, available to
both inpatients as well as outpatients. Our expert staff includes:
- Specialists in wound healing and hyperbaric medicine
- Nursing staff trained in chronic wounds healing
- Technicians trained in performing on-site, non-invasive vascular studies
- Experienced staff who coordinate appointments, medical records, health
insurance processing and payment plans. In addition, we coordinate referrals to
specialists in vascular, plastic and general surgery, orthopedics, dermatology,
and endocrinology. We also arrange for evaluation by specialists in physical
therapy, diabetic education, nutrition and social work to ensure a complete
approach to healing.