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what is hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a method of administering pure oxygen at greater than atmospheric pressure to a patient in order to improve or correct conditions. Providing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber we are able to deliver 10-15 times more oxygen than if delivered at sea level or at normal atmospheric pressures.
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How does HBOT help speed up the healing process?
Nature has dictated that healing cannot take place without appropriate oxygen levels in the body’s tissues. In many cases, such as those involving circulatory problems caused by things like diabetes, strokes, anoxic brain injury, and near drowning just to name a few, adequate oxygen cannot reach the injured area and therefore the body’s natural healing process fails to function properly.
What can we help with?
At Idaho Hyperbarics Inc. we are dedicated to supporting your recovery through proven benefits of HBOT. If you are struggling with chronic ailments or seeking to accelerate your body’s natural healing process. This therapy is highly effective for a wide range of conditions, particularly those involving neurological recovery, such as traumatic brain injuries and strokes as well as complex physiological issues like non-healing wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression sickness. Whether you are managing long-term symptoms or looking to enhance cellular repair, the following outlines the diverse conditions we can help treat to improve your quality of life.
PTSD
PTSD
In 2026, clinical data continues to demonstrate that Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy (HBOT) significantly alleviates core PTSD symptoms by repairing “biological wounds” in the brain.. Recent studies highlight specific areas of improvement:
Intrusive Symptoms: HBOT helps reduce the frequency and intensity of flashback, nightmares, and distressing intrusive thoughts.
Hyperarousal and Reactivity: Patients often report a decrease in hypervigilance, irritability, and panic attacks, accompanied by a greater sense of calmness.
Avoidance and Emotional Numbing: Research from 2025 shows that improvements in avoidance behaviors are strong predictors of long-term recovery.
Cognitive and Mood Changes: Therapy is linked to better emotional regulation, improved focus, and a reduction in depressive symptoms and anxiety.
Sleep Disturbances: Many participants achieve better sleep quality, which is critical for overall mental health recovery.
Concussion/Brain Injury
Concussion/Brain Injury
We use two different types of tests: Automated Neuropsychological Metrics (ANAM) and Central Nervous System Vital Signs (CNSVS).
ANAM is a proven, computer-based cognitive assessment tool designed to measure the speed and accuracy of attention, memory, and overall thinking ability.
CNSVS is a computerized neurocognitive test battery consisting of seven assessments, including verbal and visual memory, finger tapping, symbol digit coding, the Stroop Test, a shifting attention test, and a continuous performance test. More information is available at www.CNSVS.com.
Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
Chronic Non-Healing Wounds
In 2026, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is an essential treatment for chronic, non-healing wounds, achieving successful healing or near-complete recovery for up to 81% of patients with previously treatment-resistant sores. By saturating the blood plasma with high-pressure oxygen, HBOT bypasses damaged blood vessels to deliver vital nutrients to oxygen-starved tissues, stimulating angiogenesis or the growth of new capillaries.
This therapy also triggers a massive release of stem cells and growth factors that jumpstart the body’s natural repair mechanisms, specifically aiding in collagen synthesis and reducing chronic inflammation. Additionally, the high-oxygen environment acts as a potent antibacterial agent, strengthening the immune system’s ability to clear infections that often stall the healing of diabetic foot ulcers and surgical wounds. For many patients, consistent HBOT sessions provide a critical alternative to more invasive procedures, significantly lowering the rish of major amputations by up to 40% in severe cases.
Pre & Post-Op
Pre & Post-Op
HBOT is an essential component of advanced surgical care, serving as a proactive “preconditioning” tool that prepares tissues for the stress of an operation by boosting oxygen levels and immune function. When starting, before a procedure, HBOT creates an optimal healing environment that can significantly reduce the risk of post-operative complications and surgical site infections. Following post-op sessions, they help to rapidly decrease swelling, bruising, and pain by flooding oxygen deprived tissues up to 15 times the normal amount of oxygen. By supporting both the initial repair and the long-term integrity of surgical sites, HBOT ensures a smoother, more resilient path to full recovery.
Here is a list of other indications:
- Radiation Injuries
- Infections, serious bone and skin infections (necrotizing fasciitis)
- Crush injuries, compartment syndrome, compromised skin grafts
- Carbon Monoxide poisoning
- Sudden hearing and vision loss
- Severe Anemia
- Chronic pain
- Mental Health
- Long COVID
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How DoES hyperbaric oxygen therapy work?
Oxygen given with increased pressure can correct many serious health problems. To provide this increased pressure one must be within a pressurized room, a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber. Oxygen, given at normal atmospheric pressure is insufficient to raise tissue oxygen levels significantly above normal. The answer is to deliver oxygen with a slight increase in pressure with a chamber, thereby causing the oxygen to go into solution in the plasma and tissues, raising oxygen levels significantly above that which can be achieved at normal pressure.
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Why is Oxygen so important?
Oxygen is a colorless, odorless gas that makes up about 21 percent of the atmosphere. It is essential to life for two reasons:
- Oxygen is one of the body’s basic building blocks. All of the body’s major components, water, protein, carbohydrate, and fat contain oxygen.
- Oxygen helps bring about certain chemical reactions within the body that result in energy production. Energy is needed for functions such as circulation, respiration, and digestion. Energy is also used to maintain a constant body temperature.
If the body is totally deprived of Oxygen, death results within minutes. A diminished supply of oxygen causes multiple symptoms, some of which are mental disturbances, shortness of breath, and rapid pulse, a fall in blood pressure and cyanosis, a blueness of the skin and mucous membranes. This results in a marked reduction in all bodily functions. This condition is known as hypoxia, or under-oxygenation of the tissues.
