The Glenwood Hyperbaric And Wound Care Center is a comprehensive resource for the treatment of patients with chronic, non-healing or difficult wounds, as well as non-wound related conditions approved for hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy. As a service of Glenwood Regional Medical Center, experienced physicians and other healthcare professionals who are trained in hyperbaric medicine, wound care, and diabetes management staff the facility. 

 

The Center conducts a diagnostic examination to develop an individualized treatment plan. The treatment plan may consist of conventional wound treatment strategies, HBO2 therapy or both. Your treatment plan and progress will be communicated to your referring physician. 

 

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may play a significant role in promoting healing as part of your wound care treatment plan that may also include surgery, antibiotic therapy, physical rehabilitation and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HBO2 therapy occurs when a patient breathes 100 percent oxygen inside a chamber pressurized 2-3 times normal atmospheric pressure.  

 

Therapy consists of three phases:  compression; treatment; and decompression. All stages are painless.   A clinical staff trained in hyperbaric medicine will monitor the process under the supervision of a physician. A special intercom system allows for constant communication.  In addition, the chamber is made from a clear acrylic material, giving you full view of your surroundings. 

 

Cells within our body rely on oxygen to remain healthy and function normally. Without the vital nutrients and energy provided by oxygen, our cells can become disabled. When our body’s cells are disabled, our tissue becomes malnourished which delays or prevents the healing process. 

 

Injury, poisoning or disease can disrupt oxygen delivery to our cells, depriving bones and soft tissue of their required oxygen, resulting in a compromised health risk of long-term medical complications, or even death. The oxygen in our environment and pressure that we live in is not enough to deliver oxygen to the deprived cells.

 

Increased pressure and oxygen, delivered with HBO2 therapy, results in large amounts of oxygen being dissolved into the cells (10-15 times the normal amount). Increased oxygen levels trigger the healing process, increase the ability to fight infection, decrease swelling, and stimulate the growth of new blood vessels. 

 

• Surgical grafts and flaps with inadequate blood flow

• Diabetic wounds of the lower extremities

• Chronic bone infections

• Radiation injuries

• Carbon monoxide or cyanide poisoning

• Gas gangrene

• Crush injuries

• Acute traumatic peripheral ischemia

• Necrotizing infections

• Acute peripheral arterial insufficiencies

• Decompression illness

• Gas embolism

• Actinomycosis

 

 

With advanced wound care techniques and state-of-the-art technology, our experienced medical team has great success helping patients with chronic, problematic and difficult wounds.  

 

Each patient receives an individually developed treatment plan, based on his or her unique wound care needs.  Our program is designed to correct the underlying cause of the wound, control infection, and improve the overall health of our patients.  The use of hyperbaric oxygen is an adjunctive therapy for wound treatment. 

 

Most wounds require an average of 20 to 40 HBO2 therapy treatments.  The hyperbaric physician will determine the best treatment schedule for you and your specific condition.  A minimum of six days of HBO2 therapy per week is necessary for full benefit. 

 

• Diabetic foot ulcers

• Lower leg ulcers

• Pressure ulcers

• Bone infections

• Gangrene

• Skin tears and lacerations

• Radiation burns

• Postoperative infections

• Slow or non-healing wounds

• Failing skin and muscle grafts

 

In most cases, Medicare and other health insurance providers cover all or part of the cost for HBO2 therapy and wound care, depending on your specific condition and insurance plan.  Our staff will help you determine your specific health insurance benefits related to treatment. 

 

A physician’s referral is required for hyperbaric oxygen therapy and wound treatment.  If you or a loved one feels that you need wound treatment, please call 318-329-8470 for more information. 

 

The Glenwood Hyperbaric And Wound Care Center is located in the Glenwood Medical Mall, 102 Thomas Road, Suite 300B in West Monroe.  Convenient parking and a direct covered entryway are located at ENTRANCE 3.