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Selected problem wounds
Including certain diabetic lower-extremity wounds when HBOT forms part of a comprehensive wound-care plan.
Medical hyperbaric care in Ottawa
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, with medicine at the centre.
Physician-supervised HBOT for recognized and clinically appropriate indications, delivered in a dedicated medical setting.
1300 Baseline Road, Ottawa · Physician referrals welcome
Physician supervisedMedical assessment and treatment planning before HBOT.
Medical hyperbaric careTreatment delivered in hard-shell hyperbaric chambers.
Safety firstScreening, monitoring and established hyperbaric safety practices.
Focused medical care
Conditions commonly referred for HBOT
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has established medical uses. Whether it is appropriate depends on the diagnosis, timing, prior treatment and individual medical factors.
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Radiation tissue injury
Selected delayed radiation injury involving soft tissue or bone after cancer treatment.
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Refractory osteomyelitis
Adjunctive treatment for selected chronic bone infections that have not responded adequately to standard care.
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Compromised grafts & flaps
HBOT may be considered when a graft or flap is threatened by inadequate oxygen delivery.
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Sudden sensorineural hearing loss
Time-sensitive adjunctive treatment may be considered in selected patients after medical assessment.
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Other recognized indications
HBOT also has established roles in several acute and uncommon conditions, generally managed with specialist or hospital involvement.
What HBOT does
Oxygen under increased pressure.
During HBOT, a patient breathes oxygen in a pressurized medical chamber. Treatment pressure, duration and number of sessions depend on the indication and treatment plan.
Learn about HBOTWhat to expect
A medical process from assessment to treatment.
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Medical assessment
We review the diagnosis, medical history, current treatment and potential contraindications.
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Individual treatment plan
If HBOT is appropriate, the treatment schedule is tailored to the medical indication.
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Hyperbaric treatment
Sessions are delivered in a controlled clinical environment with appropriate supervision and monitoring.
Patients & referring clinicians
Not sure whether HBOT is appropriate?
Contact the clinic to discuss an assessment or referral. Relevant consultation notes, imaging, wound-care information and other medical records can help us review the indication.