What is hyperbaric oxygen?
HBOT is a prescription-only medical treatment in which the patient breathes pure oxygen at a pressure above normal atmospheric pressure. HBOT is used for a wide variety of treatments and is usually prescribed as part of an overall medical care plan. HBOT is simple in concept, but requires expert knowledge to be safely administered and fully effective. The oxygen content of the patient’s bloodstream is increased to many times its normal level and this helps to control infections and promote healing in many kinds of illness.
