- Compartment Syndrome* / Crush Injury* (Whiplash, Frostbite, Burns, Soft-Tissue Injuries)
- Non-Healing Amputations*
- Osteomyelitis*
- Intracranial Abscess*
- Radiation Injury* (From Cancer Treatment)
- Acute Traumatic Ischemias* (Motor Vehicle Accidents)
non-Insured Applications
In addition to the Acute, Critical and Emergency applications that are covered by North American health insurance providers, Hyperbaric Oxygen is also applied to chronic and stable conditions. These conditions are typically caused by or produces hypoxia (lack of oxygen in tissue). There are numerous conditions for which Hyperbaric Oxygen has a valid scientific rationale, supporting research and clinical effectiveness. Some of these conditions include:
- Cerebral Vascular Disease
- Stroke*
- Brain Injury*
- Cerebral Palsy*
- Near Drowning
- Autism / ADD / ADHD
- Multiple Sclerosis*
- Nerve Damage
- Migraine
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ocular Ischemic Pathology*
Insured Applications
In North America, Hyperbaric Oxygen is not necessarily a fringe, alternative or holistic therapy - not that these is something inherently wrong with these labels. There are numerous applications that are covered by health insurance providers. All of these applications typically fall under the category of Acute, Critical and Emergency Care.
- Smoke Inhalation *
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning*
- Problem Wounds* / Diabetic Ulcers*
- Gangrene*
- Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections*
- Skin Grafts and Flaps*
- Exceptional Blood Loss Anemia*
- Thermal Burns*
- Air or Gas Embolism*
- Decompression Sickness*
Cerebral Palsy Before & After
Non-healing Wound Before & After
Before seeking treatment at any facility, ask to see the Manufacturer's Canadian Federal Medical Device License issued on the chambers.
*Approved by Health Canada, Therapeutic Products Directorate, Medical Device License No. 60118.
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue
- Immune System Building
- Asthma
- Arthritis
- Sports Injuries*
- Lyme Disease*
- Epilepsy*
- Peripheral Neuropathy*
- Bell's Palsy*
- Sudden Deafness* / Tinnitus
- Used with Chemotherapy