HyperBaric Oxygen Therapy

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What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a conventional or complementary therapy by administrating pressurized oxygen that is greater then atmospheric pressure in an enclosure chamber. It is achieved by increasing oxygen delivery to tissues, organs and body fluids. It enables the oxygen molecules to perpetrate compromised tissues for promoting healing 3-4 times quicker by oxygenizes the body’s tissues. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)'s healing properties has been recognized in humans for over 20 years.

CONDITONS SUITABLE FOR HBOT:

Neurological issues
CNS edema / Increased intracranial pressure
Serious chronic internal organ infections
Compromised skin grafts
Non healing Wound
Severe Peridontal Disease
Cancer
Air and gas embolisms (“bubbles”)
Osteomyelitis
Pneumonia
Lung, abdominal, dental abscesses
Muscles, tendons and ligaments injuries
Inflammatory diseases
Pancreatitis
Spinal Cord Trauma/Compressive Cord Diseases/Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Pre and post-op surgical cases
Acute/severe anemia
Post-Cardiopulmonary Arrest
Sepsis/Peritonitis
Immune-Mediated Diseases
Cerebral Ischemia and Head Trauma
Paraparesis/Tetraparesis
Peripheral Nerve Disease
Sepsis and necrotizing tissues

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Morpheus carefully demonstrating the skills of getting into a soft HBOT chamber

Who is suitable for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

In Animal Rehabilitation Program, HBOT is able to reinforce and complement with on-going therapies or medical intervention for quicker healing/recovery. Below are conditions stated that Gaia Wholistic Animal Wellness mainly attend to. Animals of any age, and physical state is suitable for HBOT in general, as long as your Vet approves of it, OR animal is in stable state of present condition.

Acute Neurological issues causing loss of coordination and reflexes/placement.
Acute Spinal injury causing temporarily reduction of deep pain, and reflexes with spinal inflammation.
Non healing or necrotizing wounds and ulcers.
Severe Dental abscess causing inappetence (especially in rabbits)
Cancer - Lung mass/accesses, Bone cancer, spinal cancer especially (and all other kinds of cancer)
Chronic slipped disc, IVDD, spondylitis, spondylosis with bone spurs and calcifications and narrowing causing pain and discomfort.
Dementia, Head injury
Pneumonia
Tendonitis, Fractures, Ligament torn
Chronic internal conditions such as Renal/liver disease, pancreatitis.

At Gaia Wholistic Animal Wellness, 1 owner is allowed to be in the soft chamber with your pet at all times, otherwise small animal will be in a pet carrier, larger animal will be placed in chamber directly.

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Happy Morpheus in the Soft HBOT chamber

Why do we prefer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy using soft chamber?

Karen has started using HBOT soft chamber since 2010, since working with a senior vet in a Veterinary hospital. She has seen whereby in any case of emergencies, we are able to safely decompress the chamber and retrieve the pet out almost immediately. With having the advantage of a human size soft chamber, worried owner are able to be in the HBOT session, holding their pet and assure they do not panic or tumble against the walls of the chamber. This gives a sense of security to both the animals and pet owners.