WOUNDS, CHRONIC: HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY

Course overview

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for chronic wounds involves the systematic delivery of oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure to promote wound healing. Wounds that fail to heal tend to be hypoxic. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic wounds, and to aid in caring for the patient with this treatment. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.