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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Advanced HBOT support for wound healing and recovery.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is a supervised oxygen-based treatment approach used as part of a clinical care plan for selected wounds, diabetic-foot complications, post-surgical recovery support, and tissue-healing concerns.

At the practice of Dr. V B Narayan Murthy, HBOT guidance is positioned within careful assessment, reconstructive judgment, diabetic-foot care, and patient safety.

O₂Oxygen-focused supportive therapy
Care PlanScreened and supervised sessions
01

Wound-Care Adjunct

Designed to support selected wound-healing pathways when clinically suitable.

02

Diabetic-Foot Support

Aligned with diabetic-foot evaluation, tissue viability review, and limb-salvage planning.

03

Supervised Sessions

Planned only after screening for safety, suitability, and treatment goals.

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Integrated Care

Connected with surgical, wound, infection, vascular, and rehabilitation decisions.

What is HBOT?

Oxygen therapy delivered in a controlled clinical environment.

HBOT involves breathing oxygen in a pressurized chamber under professional supervision. The goal is to increase oxygen availability to tissues and support healing in carefully selected cases.

It is not a stand-alone cure and should not delay urgent medical care. Instead, it is considered as one part of a broader plan that may include wound care, infection control, diabetes management, vascular assessment, surgery, dressings, offloading, and follow-up.

HBOT may be discussed when patients need structured support for:

  • Chronic wounds that are slow to heal despite standard wound care.
  • Selected diabetic-foot ulcers or limb-salvage care pathways.
  • Compromised tissue recovery after surgery or injury.
  • Healing support when clinical evaluation shows potential benefit.
Care Pathways

Where HBOT can fit into a treatment plan

The right use of HBOT depends on diagnosis, wound status, vascular supply, infection control, diabetes control, and the patient’s overall medical condition.

W

Chronic Wounds

Supportive oxygen-based care may be considered for selected wounds that need additional healing support.

D

Diabetic Foot Ulcers

HBOT can be evaluated alongside offloading, dressings, infection care, and limb-salvage planning.

R

Recovery Support

Selected patients may benefit from structured supportive care during tissue recovery after surgery or injury.

S

Specialist Screening

Every patient requires clinical review before deciding whether HBOT is appropriate and safe.

Treatment Journey

How the HBOT pathway works

The process is designed to be structured, transparent, and safety-led. Patients are guided through evaluation, planning, sessions, and follow-up so that HBOT remains connected to the larger medical goal.

1

Assessment

Dr. V B Narayan Murthy reviews the wound, diagnosis, comorbidities, red flags, and treatment history.

2

Suitability & Safety Check

The care team screens for risks and explains realistic goals, limitations, and alternatives.

3

Session Planning

If suitable, sessions are scheduled with clear instructions and monitoring expectations.

4

Review & Follow-up

Progress is reviewed with wound status, symptom changes, and the broader care plan in mind.

Benefits

Designed to support tissue oxygenation and healing goals

The expected benefit varies by condition. HBOT should always be discussed with a qualified clinician who understands the patient’s wound, circulation, infection status, and overall health.

O₂

Improves Oxygen Availability

Pressurized oxygen exposure is used to support oxygen delivery to selected tissues under clinical supervision.

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Supports Healing Pathways

HBOT may assist selected wound-healing processes when combined with appropriate wound and medical care.

Complements Specialist Care

It works best when coordinated with surgical expertise, diabetic-foot care, infection control, and follow-up.

Why Choose Us

HBOT guidance led by reconstructive and diabetic-foot expertise.

Dr. V B Narayan Murthy brings a surgical and wound-care perspective to HBOT decision-making. This matters because oxygen therapy should be integrated with the full clinical picture, not treated as an isolated procedure.

Care priorities

  • Assess the wound cause before recommending supportive therapy.
  • Coordinate HBOT with diabetic-foot, reconstructive, and infection-care pathways.
  • Set realistic expectations and review progress over time.
  • Escalate urgent symptoms instead of delaying emergency care.
Safety First

HBOT must be recommended only after screening.

Not every patient is suitable for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Screening may include review of lung history, ear or sinus problems, oxygen sensitivity risks, medications, recent procedures, uncontrolled infection concerns, and overall medical stability.

Seek urgent care immediately if you have emergency symptoms.

Severe breathing difficulty, chest pain, sudden weakness, spreading infection, high fever, blackening tissue, rapidly worsening diabetic-foot wounds, or uncontrolled bleeding should be treated as urgent medical situations.

Before HBOT, patients should clarify:

  • Why HBOT is being considered for their specific condition.
  • How many sessions may be required and how progress will be reviewed.
  • What standard wound, diabetes, infection, vascular, or surgical care is also needed.
  • What side effects, limitations, and precautions apply to their case.

This page is educational and does not replace consultation with Dr. V B Narayan Murthy or emergency medical care when required.

Patient Questions

Frequently asked questions about HBOT

These answers are general. Final recommendations depend on clinical examination and individual medical history.

Is HBOT painful?

Most patients do not describe HBOT as painful, but some may notice ear pressure or sinus discomfort due to pressure changes. This is one reason screening and monitoring are important.

How many sessions are needed?

The number of sessions depends on the diagnosis, wound response, treatment goals, and the larger care plan. Dr. V B Narayan Murthy can discuss likely expectations after assessment.

Can HBOT heal a diabetic-foot ulcer by itself?

HBOT should not be viewed as a stand-alone cure. Diabetic-foot care may also require offloading, wound dressings, infection control, vascular assessment, sugar control, debridement, surgery, and close follow-up.

Who should avoid HBOT?

Some medical conditions may make HBOT unsuitable or require special precautions. Patients should disclose lung disease, ear or sinus issues, medications, recent surgery, pregnancy, seizures, and all major health concerns before treatment.

How do I start?

Book a consultation so the wound or recovery concern can be reviewed. If HBOT is appropriate, the care team can explain session planning, precautions, and follow-up.

Need guidance on HBOT for wound healing or diabetic-foot care?

Schedule a consultation with Dr. V B Narayan Murthy to understand whether HBOT is suitable for your condition and how it should fit into your broader treatment plan.