Discover the healing power of
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
(HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Beirut – Bikhazi Hospital
What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Beirut?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment in which patients breathe 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The chamber pressure typically ranges between 1.3 and 2.5 atmospheres, allowing higher levels of oxygen to dissolve into the bloodstream than under normal conditions.
Increased oxygen delivery to tissues may support the healing of damaged or oxygen-deprived tissue, help reduce inflammation, and assist the body in fighting certain infections. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is used as a supportive treatment in selected medical and surgical conditions where improved oxygenation is clinically beneficial.
Why Choose Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Beirut?
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) supports the body’s natural healing mechanisms by increasing oxygen availability to tissues. Enhanced oxygen delivery may assist recovery processes in selected medical and surgical conditions where tissue oxygenation is compromised.
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HBOT may be considered as a supportive therapy for patients managing specific medical conditions or recovery needs, following appropriate medical evaluation. The suitability of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is determined on a case-by-case basis under medical supervision.
Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) in Beirut
Increased ambient pressure and oxygen concentration during Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) raise the amount of dissolved oxygen in the bloodstream. Enhanced oxygen delivery to tissues may support several physiological processes, including:
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Supporting the healing of wounds by improving tissue oxygenation
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Helping reduce swelling and inflammation
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Enhancing the function of white blood cells involved in immune response
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Supporting angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, which may improve blood flow to damaged or oxygen-deprived tissues
Medical and Clinical Applications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in specific medical indications. These include:
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Radiation-induced tissue injury (such as radiation proctitis and radiation cystitis)
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Diabetic foot ulcers
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Necrotizing soft tissue infections
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Chronic non-healing wounds
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Crush injuries
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Compromised or failed skin grafts and flaps
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Gas gangrene (clostridial myonecrosis)
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Carbon monoxide poisoning
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Decompression sickness
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Central retinal artery occlusion
Synergistic Benefits of Red Light Therapy and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Red light therapy, also known as low-level light therapy (LLLT), uses red and near-infrared wavelengths of light to support cellular activity. This form of light therapy may help enhance local circulation and support collagen production at the tissue level.
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When used in conjunction with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), red light therapy may complement oxygen-based treatments by supporting cellular oxygen utilization and tissue response. Combined use is applied selectively based on individual clinical assessment.
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Red and near-infrared light pads can be applied to targeted areas, such as chronic wounds, ulcers, or inflamed joints, to support localized blood flow and tissue recovery where clinically appropriate.
