Episode 13: Hyperbaric Oxygen, An Under-Utilized Medical Modality

Delaware Health Care Reality

Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? Join your host, Nicholas Biasotto, DO, for an engaging and insightful conversation with two exceptional experts: Zack Gaskill, DO, FUHM, Associate Program Director for the Penn UHM Fellowship, and Lesa Prichard, MSN, RN, HC-PD, Nurse Manager at ChristianaCare Wound and Hyperbaric Center. Together, they explore the science and potential of this often-underutilized medical therapy.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is and its historical roots.
• The physiological benefits that make it a powerful treatment option.
• How patient selection plays a key role in its effectiveness.
• The commonalities linking various patient populations benefiting from this therapy.
• A comparison of multiplace and monoplace chambers.
• The conditions approved for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and the challenges of under-utilization.
• The potential side effects and relative contraindications to keep in mind.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, a curious listener, or someone seeking innovative treatment insights, this podcast is packed with valuable knowledge and practical takeaways. Don’t miss this deep dive into the therapeutic possibilities of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy!