Wound Treatment Center

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Imagine diving to sub-atmospheric levels to be treated for chronic wounds.  No, not as an underwater diver, but as a patient receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy inside a hyperbaric chamber that mimics dramatic changes in atmospheric pressure.

St. Anthony’s Medical Center’s Wound Treatment Center has two state-of-the-art hyperbaric oxygen chambers. The chambers are designed to deliver 10 to 15 times more oxygen than in a normal atmosphere. The pressurized hyperbaric oxygen therapy decreases swelling and inflammation, while promoting the development of new blood vessels and improving the rate of healing.

Among the more common conditions treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy are:

• diabetic wounds of the foot or lower leg
• acute bone infections (osteomyelitis)
• arterial insufficiency
• radiation tissue injury
• compromised skin grafts and flaps
• gangrene
• severe soft tissue infections
• traumatic injuries.

About hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Prior to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, patients are:

• evaluated to develop an aggressive treatment plan,
• checked for circulation or neurological issues, culture wounds to determine the type and extent of any infectious disease, and
• assigned a dedicated physician and case manager to coordinate care throughout the healing process.

Multi-specialty care is supplemented with extensive patient education. The result — patient outcomes exceed national averages for wound healing, with an overall patient satisfaction rate of 96 percent and an amputation rate of less than one percent. The success of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in treating chronic wounds has led to an increasing demand for services at the Wound Treatment Center, resulting in an expansion from four to seven treatment rooms.

About the hyperbaric chamber:

• is the largest available
• helps minimize patient claustrophobia
• allows patients to sit up or recline while inside
• allows patients to view television or DVDs, or listen to CDs

Treatment team

The treatment team includes:

• plastic surgeons
• general surgeons
• vascular specialists
• infectious diseases specialists
• podiatrists
• nurses certified in advanced wound care

Your appointment

To start feeling better:

1. Call 314-525-1798 to make an appointment, or ask your doctor to contact us.
2. Bring a list of your allergies and medications.
3. Bring your insurance card. Many health plans cover wound care treatment. Coverage depends on your specific plan and any necessary referrals and/or authorizations that your plan may specify. Be sure to bring your insurance card and any other necessary paperwork when you visit the center.

Location

Wound Treatment Center
12700 Southfork Road, Suite 175
St. Anthony’s Medical Plaza
Phone: 314-525-1798
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