Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy or HBOT, is a form of treatment used to accelerate the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning, gangrene, wounds that may not heal, and infections in which tissues are deprived of oxygen. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a well-established treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment.

Fakeeh University Hospital’s HBOT unit, Alex Scan, is the most advanced & largest Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Center in a private hospital setting in the UAE.

How hyperbaric oxygen therapy works?

This type of treatment is based on the theory of saturating the blood, cells and tissues with oxygen in which the percentage of blood saturation with oxygen increases during the treatment session inside the pressure unit at a rate of 22-fold, then the blood delivers this high percentage of oxygen to all body cells.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is considered a safe treatment and does not have any complications or side effects after the unit consultant examines the patient and ensures that there is nothing to prevent him from taking the sessions.

Usages of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Neurological Disorders

Cerebral embolism
Brain hemorrhage
Paralysis
Coma, concussion, and hydrocephalus
Cerebral blood flow impairment
Bell’s palsy
Spinal cord injuries
Multiple sclerosis
Age-related diseases and atherosclerosis

General Surgery

Poor blood circulation
Diabetic foot and chronic wounds of diabetics
Gangrene
Burns and skin grafting
Chronic ulcerative colitis
slow wound healing after surgeries

Ear and Nose Diseases

Sudden hearing loss
Vertigo, tinnitus, and imbalance
Migraine
Outer ear infections

Internal Medicine Diseases

Complications of diabetes
Immunodeficiency diseases, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus erythematosus
Peripheral neuritis
Acute and chronic anemia

Pediatrics

Delayed speech and perception
Motor delay
Hyperactivity disorder
Reduction in autism symptoms

Ophthalmology Diseases

Retinal artery and vein occlusion
Optic atrophy
Diabetic retinopathy

Orthopedic Disorders

Delayed union
Osteomyelitis
Poor blood circulation in the pelvic joint

Other Applications

Complications of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer patients
Management of sports injuries, increased physical activity and physical fitness for athletes
Stimulating collagen production and preventing wrinkles
Boosting the body’s immune system
Managing conditions of carbon monoxide poisoning
Managing sleep and depressive disorders
Diving accidents
Cellular detox and cleansing

Clinical study data supports the effectiveness and safety of this therapy for a variety of conditions. And due to the varied range of benefits and usages, HBOT is gaining popularity. After a few sessions, the majority of patients see a benefit from this therapy. It is critical that you complete your whole course of therapy and remain in contact with your healthcare provider.

The hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit at Fakeeh University Hospital, Dubai, is managed under the supervision of Dr. Alaa Sheta, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Consultant Physician.

The unit is considered one of the most modern and largest hyperbaric oxygen therapy units in Dubai, UAE and is ready to receive patients all days of the week.