Breathing New Air into Wound Care: Update on Hyperbaric Oxygen

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used as an adjunct to aid healing in selected chronic wounds. HBOT increases growth factors and local wound signaling, while also promoting a central stem cell release of endothelial progenitor cells from the bone marrow via nitric oxide pathways. Recently, oxygen delivery has expanded to include topical wound therapy and home hyperbaric treatments. This session will provide an overview of the mechanisms and uses for these therapies, along with updates to the supporting science.