NexGen Hyperbaric clinics are fully equipped and our medical staff is fully qualified to provide treatment for all FDA approved conditions. Traditional HBOT treatments are generally focused on chronic wounds, acute infections, and conditions where the problem area is not getting enough oxygen to heal with standard treatment modalities.
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Several medical conditions are indications for HBOT. These conditions include chronic wounds, acute infections, and conditions where the problem area is not well-oxygenated. For example, people with chronic lung diseases often have problems with wound healing because the oxygen levels in their blood are too low. HBOT can help to increase the oxygen levels in these patients’ blood and promote wound healing. Additionally, people with carbon monoxide poisoning or crush injuries can benefit from HBOT therapy.
The FDA approves the use of HBOT therapy for illnesses such as:
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an FDA-approved treatment for some conditions, while some are still on trial. The FDA has approved HBOT for some different medical conditions. You can find a list of those conditions here: FDA- Approved Conditions For HBOT Treatment.
There are an unlimited number of HBOT treatments. However, insurance companies usually only cover a certain number of treatments. Only FDA-approved conditions are covered by insurance. You can choose more session treatments, but you may have to pay for them out-of-pocket.
There are a few different things that insurance companies may consider when deciding whether or not to cover HBOT treatments. Generally speaking, insurance companies will consider whether the condition HBOT is being used is regarded as an “approved use” by the FDA.
Second, it depends on the type of HBOT therapy received. Some treatments are considered more experimental or investigational than others, and all insurance companies may not cover such.
Finally, it also depends on the patient’s health plan and coverage.
It is not advisable to undergo HBOT therapy when you have the flu or a cold. High levels of oxygen can make your symptoms worse. It is best to wait until you fully recover before beginning the treatment.
Yes, you can communicate with the HBOT chamber operator. The chamber operator controls the chamber’s environment and monitors the patient’s condition. They can answer any questions you have about your treatment or the operation of the hyperbaric chamber.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that uses pure oxygen to help heal injured tissues and organs. HBOT can treat various conditions, including air or gas embolism, burns, carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, diabetic wounds, skin grafts and flaps, non-healing fractures, and radiation injuries.
If you’re interested in learning more about HBOT or finding a provider in your area, NexGen Hyperbaric is a great resource. Our team of professionals can teach you about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) and the conditions it may be able to help you with.
Have additional questions about hyperbaric oxygen therapy? Contact us today to discuss your needs.