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mardi 17 février 2015

Hyperbaric Facility Upgrading Benefits Both Administrators And Patients

By Janine Hughes


Some types of injuries or disease make it necessary to breathe a pure form of oxygen that is under additional atmospheric pressure. The process first came into use to help prevent deep-sea divers from experiencing painful decompression sickness due to rapid ascent, and today is in widespread use as a proven way to encourage more rapid healing of injuries and diseases. Hyperbaric facility upgrading provides advantages both for staff and patients.

During treatment patients enter a special airtight room. Atmospheric gases are composed of 21% oxygen, and breathing a completely pure mixture provides benefits, but in a limited fashion. More significant outcomes can be experienced by delivering oxygen that is not only pure, but is also pressurized. The results can be specifically measured by the amount present in blood afterward.

In many cases the results are better formation of blood vessels, improved healing of stubborn wounds, greater control of infection, less deterioration of damaged tissues, and a reduction in the amount of toxicity of certain substances. By increasing oxygen delivery to all tissues there is less chance of obstruction caused by gas bubbles, and healing is more rapid. The number of treatments necessary varies from one or two, to multiple sessions.

Common injuries and illnesses that show improvement under this regimen not only encompass decompression-related problems, but today include controlling infections in diabetic wounds, encouraging more rapid recovery of crushing injuries, fighting threatening cases of gangrene, and combating the effects of radiation used to treat cancer victims. People recovering from serious burns accept grafts more readily, and carbon monoxide poisoning cases detoxify rapidly.

These kinds of facilities are housed primarily in hospitals, and usually consist of small rooms that hold one person, as well as larger chambers that can accommodate up to a dozen. Monoplace chambers are used for individual treatments, and are sometimes made of large, plastic tubes. Sessions may take up to an hour, during which time the patient reclines inside. Most side effects involve ear-popping caused by changing pressure.

The duration and amount of pressure depends primarily on the diagnosis, and positive patient response to previous oxygen therapy. Some may need to spend time in a chamber on a daily basis, while others may need fewer treatments. In most cases the procedure is considered extremely safe, but may cause problems for patients who have upper respiratory infections or other types of counter-indications.

Operational reviews and inspections normally take place regularly. They are often completed by medical consultants. Standard operations are analyzed, and associated staff members are asked about operational or procedural issues that have occurred. Logs detailing maintenance and daily use help define which type of improvements may be needed, or whether outdated equipment should be replaced.

Both patients and hospital staff benefit from an upgrade to state-of-the art facilities. Not only do improvements increase the quality of care, but are very important to administrators responsible for cost controls. Consultants present solid statistics that detail projected financial savings as well as the amount of necessary investment in new equipment. The process is ongoing, and does not significantly interrupt treatment schedules.




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