OverviewBackground:  Safety is a priority at all times in the hyperbaric environment. Fire prevention is crucial to maintaining safety. Items that have potential to increase risk of fire via off-gassing, sparking, producing static, and/or generating heat when compressed are prohibited inside a hyperbaric chamber. Hyperbaric clinicians and patients should be educated on the prohibited item list. To comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) stan

Topic for patients and caregivers. This topic on hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic refractory osteomyelitis can be shared by email, or its PDF (attached to the topic) can be printed as a patient handout and handed directly to patients at the point-of-care.

Changing Your Ostomy PouchAt first, changing your ostomy pouch might make you feel nervous.  This is completely normal.  With practice, you will be able to change your ostomy pouch easily and confidently.Step One:  Gather SuppliesMake sure you have everything ready before you start.☐    2 plastic trash bags☐    Warm water

HBO Treatment Emerging Indications

Abstract Legal aspects in wound care are critically relevant to wound care clinicians because lapses in diagnosis, treatment, or documentation can lead to costly malpractice claims, damage professional reputations, and compromise patient safety. In 2023, U.S. medical malpractice payouts exceeded $4.8 billion across 50,404 claims, underscoring the financial and professional stakes for clinicians.(1)

Healing Takes Time! Even if your wound looks closed, the inside is still healing. It can take several months for everything to be fully healed. After the wound closes, it still goes through several steps: At first, a scar is active. It often looks red, raised, firm, and thick. Sometimes, this can be mistaken for an infection. Over the next 4–6 weeks, the scar may get a little bigger and more red.