Apr 18, 2025
With advancements in medical systems, both in treatment methods and modern equipment, the effectiveness of treating various illnesses has become significantly clearer. One modern and highly effective treatment method currently popular is oxygen therapy.
Oxygen therapy, also known as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO), is a process that involves treatment with 100% pure oxygen. The principle of oxygen therapy is the introduction of pure oxygen into the body, affecting blood circulation and brain function, as well as aiding in the treatment of various diseases. This helps patients regain strength and feel refreshed.
In oxygen therapy, high-pressure oxygen is a key factor that enhances treatment effectiveness for diseases and conditions. During therapy, the body receives increased oxygen in the blood, allowing tissues to repair and regenerate damaged areas, as well as eliminate pathogens and bacteria. The treatment can be divided into several types, including:
Oxygen Tanks: Medical oxygen devices widely used due to their accessibility. The tanks or oxygen tubes deliver oxygen directly into the respiratory tract at a steady flow rate.
Oxygen Concentrators: Devices that deliver purified air to the patient via an oxygen tube, reducing fatigue and revitalizing the body. A key advantage is the adjustable oxygen flow rate, enhancing treatment efficacy.
Portable Oxygen: Compact oxygen concentrators ideal for travel, enabling oxygen therapy anytime, anywhere.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber: A pressurized chamber for high-pressure oxygen therapy (HBO) using 100% pure oxygen. This method increases atmospheric pressure inside the chamber to 2–3 times normal levels, allowing patients to inhale 100% pure oxygen. This dissolves more oxygen into the blood, providing benefits such as:
Reducing tissue inflammation and organ swelling.
Stimulating antioxidant production.
Accelerating wound healing, tissue regeneration, and capillary function.
Promoting stem cell growth to replace damaged cells.
Inhibiting and combating certain infections.
Enhancing white blood cell efficiency in pathogen elimination.
Improving blood flow to oxygen-deprived organs.
Reducing gas bubble size in tissues and blood vessels.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) aids in healing chronic wounds caused by conditions like diabetes, vascular occlusion, or radiation. These wounds often have low oxygen levels in surrounding tissues due to poor blood supply, hindering tissue regeneration. HBO increases oxygen in these areas, enabling cells to fight infections and regenerate blood vessels. It also treats crush injuries, chronic bone infections, and burns, reducing disability risks and shortening recovery time.
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) lists 14 conditions for HBO therapy:
Air or Gas Embolism
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning/Smoke Inhalation
Clostridial Gas Gangrene
Crush Injury/Compartment Syndrome
Decompression Sickness
Problem Wounds (Diabetic/Ischemic/Pressure Ulcers)
Severe Blood Loss Anemia
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Refractory Osteomyelitis
Compromised Skin Grafts/Flaps
Radiation Injuries (Osteoradionecrosis, Soft Tissue Radionecrosis)
Thermal Burns
Intracranial Abscess
Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Before undergoing therapy, patients must:
Complete pre-treatment health checks (e.g., body temperature, blood pressure).
Disclose medical history and abnormalities to the physician.
Understand potential side effects, such as temporary ear discomfort due to pressure changes.
Note: Synphaet Srinakarin Hospital requires lung X-rays and ENT evaluations before HBO therapy to prevent risks like pneumothorax.
Pregnant women.
Individuals with uncontrolled diabetes.
Consult a Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy specialist for eligibility confirmation.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) addresses chronic health issues and oxygen deficiency. The Hyperbaric Chamber delivers pure oxygen, revitalizing the body and enhancing overall health.
Consult Hyperbaric Medicine specialists at Synphaet Srinakarin Hospital or a Synphaet branch near you.
