Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Macy’s Official Guide

# Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Macy’s Official Guide

## What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. This therapy has been used for decades to treat various medical conditions by increasing the amount of oxygen your blood can carry, which promotes healing and fights infection.

## How Does HBOT Work?

During HBOT, patients enter a special chamber where the air pressure is increased to two to three times higher than normal atmospheric pressure. Under these conditions:

– Your lungs can gather more oxygen than would be possible breathing pure oxygen at normal air pressure
– Your blood carries this oxygen throughout your body
– This helps fight bacteria and stimulate the release of substances called growth factors and stem cells, which promote healing

## Common Uses of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

HBOT is used to treat several serious medical conditions, including:

– Decompression sickness (a hazard of scuba diving)
– Carbon monoxide poisoning
– Gangrene
– Wounds that won’t heal (especially in people with diabetes)
– Radiation injuries
– Severe anemia
– Brain abscess
– Burns
– Air or gas embolism

## The HBOT Experience at Macy’s Official Facilities

At Macy’s Official HBOT centers, we provide state-of-the-art hyperbaric chambers and highly trained medical staff to ensure your treatment is safe and effective. A typical session lasts about 90 minutes to 2 hours, and most conditions require multiple sessions.

### What to Expect During Treatment

– You’ll change into 100% cotton clothing provided by our facility
– You’ll enter the chamber and get comfortable
– The chamber will be pressurized gradually (you may feel pressure in your ears similar to flying in an airplane)
– Once at the proper pressure, you’ll breathe normally through a mask or hood
– After treatment, the chamber is depressurized slowly

## Safety Considerations

While HBOT is generally safe, there are some risks to be aware of:

– Barotrauma (pressure-related injury to ears, sinuses or lungs)
– Temporary nearsightedness
– Oxygen toxicity (rare)
– Fire hazard (due to the oxygen-rich environment)

Our Macy’s Official staff carefully screens all patients and monitors treatments to minimize these risks.

## Is HBOT Right for You?

If you’re considering hyperbaric oxygen therapy, consult with your physician and our Macy’s Official medical team. We’ll evaluate your condition and medical history to determine if HBOT could benefit you. Many insurance plans cover HBOT for approved conditions, and our staff can help you navigate the insurance process.

## The Future of HBOT

Research continues into new applications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including potential benefits for:

– Stroke recovery
– Traumatic brain injuries
– Autism spectrum disorders
– Alzheimer’s disease
– Sports injuries

Macy’s Official remains at the forefront of this research, offering patients access to the latest developments in HBOT technology and treatment protocols.