How HBOT Works Oxygen and pressure work together Normally, our
atmosphere exerts 14.7 pounds per square inch of pressure at sea
level. In this atmosphere, we breathe approximately 20 percent
oxygen and 80 percent nitrogen. During HBOT, the pressure is
increased 2 to 3 times more than normal and patients breath 100
percent oxygen. The combination of 100 percent oxygen and
increased pressure causes large amounts of oxygen to be
dissolved into patients' blood and body tissues. This helps the
body heal itself. A number of studies have shown that HBOT
speeds wound healing for many types of wounds, such as: -
Injuries from radiation cancer treatment - Soft tissue
infections - Thermal burns - Certain skin grafts and flaps -
Crush injuries - Diabetes-related wounds