Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in Rochester, New Hampshire
Our wound care team is dedicated to helping you heal.
The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at Frisbie Memorial Hospital offers HBOT — one of the most advanced treatment methods. We create a personalized care plan and provide ongoing support and education for you and your family.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Conditions we treat with HBOT
HBOT, sometimes paired with other wound care treatments, uses the body's natural healing processes to help treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Bone infections
- Crush injuries
- Diabetic wounds of the lower limbs
- Skin graft with poor blood supply
- Skin infections
- Slow or nonhealing wounds
- Tissue damage from radiation
Our hyperbaric medicine program
Our wound care teams understand the patience and attention needed to help heal chronic and nonhealing wounds.
HBOT for wound treatment
Our hospital proudly offers HBOT as part of our comprehensive wound care program. We provide comfort and support as you begin HBOT and continue to use a compassionate, inclusive approach throughout your treatment.
Care at our center includes:
- A comprehensive personalized care plan using the most appropriate and effective treatments
- Assessments provided by our highly skilled team of wound care specialists
- Case managers who will oversee every aspect of your treatment
- Education for you and your family, including materials and resources related to prevention, nutrition and hygiene
- Ongoing communication and collaboration with you and your doctor
Potential benefits of HBOT
HBOT helps heal the wound from the inside out and also offers many possible advantages, including:
- Fighting infection
- Improving circulation
- Increasing healing rate
- Stimulating the growth of new blood cells
How to make an appointment
You need a referral from your primary care doctor or other specialist for hyperbaric treatment. For more information, call our wound care team at (603) 330-7914.
What to know about HBOT
Our staff will give you instructions and answer any questions you have before starting therapy.
What to expect before HBOT
A coordinator will ask about the medications you're taking. Family members and caregivers are encouraged to participate in your orientation session. We will give you a comfortable cotton garment to wear during treatment. You will be asked to remove these items:
- Contact lenses
- Glasses
- Hearing aids
- Jewelry
- Prostheses
If you have cold or flu symptoms, you may need to postpone treatment.
What to expect during HBOT
During hyperbaric medicine treatment sessions, you enter a specialized chamber that adjusts the surrounding air pressure. This allows you to breathe in pure oxygen. As oxygen enters the bloodstream, it accelerates the body's natural healing process and aids in treating problematic, nonhealing wounds.
In most cases, HBOT is an outpatient treatment that lasts about two hours. The number of treatments you need depends on your diagnosis and care plan. Most people experience no discomfort during or after treatment. Your doctor will discuss possible side effects, but one of the most common is a feeling of fullness or pressure in your ears.
A coordinator will ask about the medications you're taking. Family members and caregivers are encouraged to participate in your orientation session. We will give you a comfortable cotton garment to wear during treatment. You will be asked to remove these items:
- Contact lenses
- Glasses
- Hearing aids
- Jewelry
- Prostheses
If you have cold or flu symptoms, you may need to postpone treatment.
During hyperbaric medicine treatment sessions, you enter a specialized chamber that adjusts the surrounding air pressure. This allows you to breathe in pure oxygen. As oxygen enters the bloodstream, it accelerates the body's natural healing process and aids in treating problematic, nonhealing wounds.
In most cases, HBOT is an outpatient treatment that lasts about two hours. The number of treatments you need depends on your diagnosis and care plan. Most people experience no discomfort during or after treatment. Your doctor will discuss possible side effects, but one of the most common is a feeling of fullness or pressure in your ears.