University of Toledo Medical Center Receives New Hyperbaric Chamber System
Toledo, OH and La Jolla, CA (PRWEB) December 30, 2011 As a part of the development of its new Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, The University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) recently took delivery of its new state-of-the-art Multiplace Hyperbaric Chamber system, manufactured by OxyHeal Medical Systems, Inc. This hyperbaric chamber will provide UTMC with the ability to easily provide hyperbaric oxygen therapy to a variety of patients.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a treatment modality where the patient breathes 100% oxygen while at increased pressure inside the chamber. It s used for a variety of indications including non-healing diabetic ulcers on patients who may be in danger of losing limbs due to complications from complications of the disease. In addition, the chamber is configured to be able to perform more emergent treatments ? such as carbon monoxide poisoning ? that require advance patient monitoring and support capabilities. A complete listing of ...