Hyperbaric Medicine Center

What is hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves breathing 100 percent oxygen at pressure levels that are two to three times greater than normal atmospheric pressure. The elevated pressure and oxygen concentration allow higher levels of oxygen in the blood, creating hyperoxygenation of tissues. This process promotes and accelerates healing.

About the Hyperbaric Medicine Center

The Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Texas Health Dallas is one of the only multiple-patient hyperbaric facilities in Texas. Our caregivers provide direct hands-on patient care to up to seven patients, simultaneously, within the hyperbaric environment.

Our spacious treatment compartment offers:

• A large, comfortable, and relaxed treatment environment
• Decreased patient anxiety and claustrophobia
• Big-screen TV for patient entertainment
• Multiple seating options accommodating patients of various body sizes
• Recumbent bedding for non-ambulatory patients
• Easy access for patient entry and exit

A collaborative clinical program between:

• Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine
• Texas Health Dallas
• UT Southwestern Medical Center
• A part of Southwestern Health Resources
• A clinically integrated network which blends the strengths of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources

UHMS Accredited Facility

The Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Texas Health Dallas is accredited “With Distinction” by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS)

• Awarded “with Distinction”
• Center of Excellence
• Level One – 24/7 emergent services

An integrated hyperbaric care team consisting of:

• THD & UT Southwestern credentialed and UHMS certified hyperbaric physicians
• Experienced ICU-trained critical care hyperbaric nursing personnel
• Technical staff trained and experienced in hyperbaric medicine
• We are a Divers Alert Network referral facility

Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship

In association with the University of Texas Southwestern Graduate Medical Education, we offer advanced ACGME approved hyperbaric fellowship training for physicians interested in hyperbaric medicine.

Approved indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy

The Hyperbaric Medicine Center treats patients with conditions recognized by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS).

Explore the links below for detailed HBOT indication information:

• *NEW* Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis, also called Aseptic Necrosis of Bone)
• Complications arising from prior radiation treatments
• Compromised skin grafts
• Chronic diabetic foot ulcers
• Chronic bone infections
• Necrotizing soft tissue infections
• Gas gangrene infections
• Intracranial necrosis
• Acute Traumatic Ischemias
• Crush Injury (CI) & Skeletal Muscle Compartment Syndrome (SMCS)
• Decompression illness from scuba diving injuries
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Gas embolisms
• Sudden blindness or partial loss of vision
• Sudden hearing loss

Scheduling

Please expedite patient scheduling by providing us:

• Referral from physician
• Face sheet/demographics
• Insurance information
• History and physical
• Imaging (X-ray, MRI, bone scans, etc.)
• Total radiation dose (if applicable)
• Recent lab work (including A1C if patient is diabetic)
• Current list of medications

Referrals

Please contact us:

Hyperbaric Medicine Center at Texas Health Dallas
Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine
7232 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75231
Phone: 214-345-4651
Fax: 214-345-4647
Email: IEEMOxygen@texashealth.org