When a wound lingers for weeks or months despite careful treatment, it can be frustrating and disheartening. Chronic wounds are estimated to affect one to two per cent of the population, and some people are even told there are no further treatment options.
A wound is generally considered chronic if it has not shown meaningful signs of healing within four weeks of standard care. This can happen for several reasons, but one important cause is a lack of oxygen at the wound site.
Oxygen plays a vital role in every stage of healing. Oxygen supports:
? The formation of new blood vessels.
? Collagen production to strengthen tissues.
? The immune system to manage infections.
? The formation of new skin cells to close the wound.
But when oxygen levels are low, whether due to poor circulation, blood vessel disease, damage following surgery, or radiation injuries, these natural processes are all halted.
This is where hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT ) can help. In addition to standard wound care, HBOT works by greatly increasing oxygen levels in the blood and delivering it to damaged tissues.
Clients often go to OxyGeneration in Galway feeling that they have exhausted all their options for treating a chronic wound. But when HBOT is added to their existing care plan, many notice meaningful improvements.
Starting HBOT earlier provides the opportunity to support healing before a wound becomes more advanced. HBOT is painless, non-invasive, and takes place in a calm, relaxing setting.
If you have a wound that isn’t healing, you can speak to a member of the team for more information on 091 394 444, or visit www.oxygeneration.com to find out more about HBOT and wound healing.
