St. Luke's Hospital

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a medical treatment that uses pressurized oxygen to assist in healing chronic wounds. A chronic, nonhealing wound is defined as one that does not show notable improvement after four weeks, or has not healed after an eight week period.

Many wounds can be treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy by increasing the amount of oxygen in the blood that is circulated to body tissues. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can also be beneficial for the treatment of:

• Gas Gangrene
• Gas Embolisim
• Diabetic Wounds
• Progressive Necrotizing Infections
• Compromised Skin Grafts and Flaps
• Acute Traumatic Peripheral Ischemia & Crush Injuries
• Osteomyelitis, Osteoradionecrosis and Soft Tissue Radionecrosis
• Acute Carbon Monoxide and Cyanide Poisoning and
Decompression Illness

What to expect
A patient’s first visit to the St. Luke’s Regional Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center will consist of:

• Consultation with a physician
• Lab work to determine the wound’s ability to heal on its own
• Treatment of any infections with antibiotics
• Measurements to determine the stage of the wound
• Debriedment and appropriate dressings of wounds

The patient will then be scheduled for weekly assessments and further debriedment, if necessary until the wound has healed. The wound will also be evaluated to determine if Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy will be beneficial.

The Chamber
The Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber allows patients to relax in a see-through and atmosphere-controlled environment. Patients will lie comfortably in the chamber and can watch television, listen to music, take a nap or converse with the staff during treatment. Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments are typically given for periods between 90 and 120 minutes. Average treatments are performed once each day, 5 days a week until the wound is healed.

Personal items such as jewelry, personal hygiene items, books or magazines are not permitted inside the chamber. Patients will also be asked to remove hearing aids or dentures.

The Regional Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center at St. Luke's
The St. Luke’s Regional Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center was established in February of 2003 to meet the growing need for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Polk County and the surrounding area. Providing the latest technology in wound therapy, the center conveniently resides on the St. Luke’s Hospital campus.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can be a successful adjunct treatment option for patients who suffer from non-healing wounds.

As part of the comprehensive wound care program available at the St. Luke’s Regional Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can eliminate the pain of nonhealing wounds.

Marie Edney, ACHRN, Program Director
Phone (828) 894-0111
Toll Free 1-888-WE HEAL 1
Fax (828) 894-0113






		Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a medical treatment that uses pressurized oxygen to assist in healing chronic wounds. A chronic, nonhealing wound is defined as one that does not show notable improvement after four weeks, or has not healed after an eight week period. Many wounds can be treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy by increasing the amount of oxygen in the blood that is circulated to body tissues. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can also be beneficial for the treatment of: • Gas Gangrene • Gas Embolisim • Diabetic Wounds • Progressive Necrotizing Infections • Compromised Skin Grafts and Flaps • Acute Traumatic Peripheral Ischemia & Crush Injuries • Osteomyelitis, Osteoradionecrosis and Soft Tissue Radionecrosis • Acute Carbon Monoxide and Cyanide Poisoning and Decompression Illness What to expect A patient’s first visit to the St. Luke’s Regional Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center will consist of: • Consultation with a physician • Lab work to determine the wound’s ability to heal on its own • Treatment of any infections with antibiotics • Measurements to determine the stage of the wound • Debriedment and appropriate dressings of wounds The patient will then be scheduled for weekly assessments and further debriedment, if necessary until the wound has healed. The wound will also be evaluated to determine if Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy will be beneficial. The Chamber The Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber allows patients to relax in a see-through and atmosphere-controlled environment. Patients will lie comfortably in the chamber and can watch television, listen to music, take a nap or converse with the staff during treatment. Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments are typically given for periods between 90 and 120 minutes. Average treatments are performed once each day, 5 days a week until the wound is healed. Personal items such as jewelry, personal hygiene items, books or magazines are not permitted inside the chamber. Patients will also be asked to remove hearing aids or dentures. The Regional Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center at St. Luke's The St. Luke’s Regional Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center was established in February of 2003 to meet the growing need for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Polk County and the surrounding area. Providing the latest technology in wound therapy, the center conveniently resides on the St. Luke’s Hospital campus. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can be a successful adjunct treatment option for patients who suffer from non-healing wounds. As part of the comprehensive wound care program available at the St. Luke’s Regional Hyperbaric and Wound Care Center, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can eliminate the pain of nonhealing wounds. Marie Edney, ACHRN, Program Director Phone (828) 894-0111 Toll Free 1-888-WE HEAL 1 Fax (828) 894-0113












						Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy may be for you if you have... • Gas Gangrene • Gas Embolisim • Diabetic Wounds • Progressive Necrotizing Infections • Compromised Skin Grafts and Flaps • Acute Traumatic Peripheral Ischemia & Crush Injuries • Osteomyelitis, Osteoradionecrosis and Soft Tissue Radionecrosis • Acute Carbon Monoxide and Cyanide Poisoning and Decompression Illness