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One of only two in Wichita, Kansas, our hyperbaric oxygen chamber is truly unique. Hyperbaric therapy was originally used to treat deep sea divers who were thought to be suffering from the formation of air embolisms due to a too rapid ascent from their deep sea dive. Over time Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has become an accepted treatment for other conditions for a variety of reasons:
- Greatly increased oxygen concentration in all body tissues, even with reduced or blocked blood flow.
- Stimulation of the growth of new blood vessels to locations with reduced circulation, improving blood flow to areas with arterial blockage (such as after a stroke or a head injury).
- Rebound arterial dilation, resulting in an increased blood vessel diameter greater than when therapy began, improving blood flow to compromised organs.
- An adaptive increase in superoxide dismutase (SOD), one of the body’s principal, internally produced antioxidants and free radical scavengers.
- Greatly enhanced white blood cell action, thus allowing your immune system to eliminate stubborn chronic infections.
- Stimulation of the release of adult stem cells that promote tissue regeneration and healing.
Normal room air is (at sea level) about 15 pounds per square inch. This is called “one atmosphere absolute.” We abbreviate that as 1 ATA.
Most hyperbaric oxygen treatments take you down to 2 ATA or about 30 pounds per square inch. That’s about the same amount of pressure as in the tires of a car. The increased air pressure, combined with an increase in oxygen to 100 percent, forces oxygen to dissolve in the liquid part of a person’s blood. This “hyper-oxygenated” blood is delivered to all of the body’s cells, tissues, and fluids at up to 10 times over the normal concentration! This is high enough to sustain life with no blood at all!
If you believe Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy can benefit you, fill out the patient application and schedule an appointment for a consultation with a Riordan Clinic Doctor today. Before your first therapy session, review the patient preparation information.
Patient Testimonial
I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in January 1999. I was in bad shape by 2007 and Dr. Ron suggested I try HBOT. The first five treatments did not seem to do much, but as I progressed into the treatments I began to experience a renewed energy level and my sleep patterns improved. I was also able to decrease my medication dosage. At the present time I have taken 70 treatments and am amazed at how much I have gained. I am grateful this treatment is available.” -Wilma M.
