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Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Center
The Mountain View Hospital Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care Center is a comprehensive state-of-the-art facility located on the campus of Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The clinic treats a variety of difficult and problematic medical conditions.
Each patient receives a thorough evaluation by a qualified physician before the plan of care is initiated. Patients mat receive wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy or both, depending on the condition presenting. Referring physicians are kept apprised and included in the patient's care.
What is Hyperbarics?
In the past few years, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has become the Gold Standard for treating several debilitating conditions. The patient is placed in a pressure chamber breathing 100 % oxygen. A series of daily treatments will likely result in new blood vessels growing into the damaged tissue, thereby enhancing healing. Daily treatments usually take two hours. The physician will review any rare problems related to hyperbaric oxygen therapy with the patient before treatments begin. The patients watch DVD's, listen to music or sleep during their daily treatments.
What Conditions Are Treated By HBOT? Currently there are fifteen Medicare approved conditions for which Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is indicated, these include:
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is caused by inhaling poisonous gas, which can build up in homes, buildings, garages, automobiles, etc. due to inadequate ventilation of furnaces, engines, stoves, fireplaces, etc.
Diabetic Wounds of Lower Extremities Nonhealing wounds complicated by secondary effects of diabetes
Compromised Skin Grafts Compromised Skin Grafts are caused by swelling and/or inadequate blood flow to grafts and/or flaps
Acute Peripheral Arterial Insufficiency Caused by sudden loss of blood flow due to a clot or blockage of an artery leading to loss of limbs
Necrotizing Infections Caused by "flesh-eating bacteria", which progressively destroy tissues
Crush Injuries Crushing can result in a lack of blood flow to the soft tissues of the body
Acute Traumatic Peripheral Ischemia Caused by sudden loss of blood flow to an extremity due to injury
Gas Gangrene Caused by poison-producing bacteria that destroy tissues
Osteoradionecrosis Caused by radiation damage to the bones from cancer treatment
Chronic Refractory Osteomyelitis Caused by persistent bone infection that often leads to amputation
Soft Tissue Radionecrosis Caused by radiation damage to the bowels, bladder or skin from cancer treatment
Decompression Illness The "bends" occurs in scuba diving accidents from ascending too quickly
Gas Embolism The obstruction of a blood vessel by a gas bubble, which can occur in surgery, ICU patients and scuba divers
Cyanide Poisoning Cyanide gas is released in fires from carpet, sofas, other household and various industrial materials
Actinomycosis An infection of the sinuses or airways
Other Areas Under Investigation Include: Cerebral palsy, stroke, brain injury, thermal burns, sports injuries, reimplantation of severed limbs and other types of wounds.
What is Wound Care: When the body's natural healing process is delayed or hindered by medical conditions and the wound becomes and ongoing problem, specialized wound care techniques may be needed. Because difficult-to-heal wounds can limit normal healthy living, intervention is often necessary to help the body achieve a clean, closed wound. The following wounds are treated in the Wound Care Clinic by our skilled team:
Diabetic Wounds Arterial and Venous Stasis Ulcers Pressure Ulcers Trauma Wounds and Crush Injuries Compromised or failed skin grafts Complex soft tissue wounds Osteomyelitis Radiation Tissue Damage Osteoradionecrosis Problem Surgical Wounds Soft Tissue Infections Necrotizing Infections Vessel Disease Wounds Chemical Wounds Burns
The wounds are evaluated with each visit and treated accordingly by a team of skilled and compassionate medical personnel.
Convenient Referral Process:
A variety of health professionals refer their patients to Mountain View Hospital for comprehensive wound care services. Referrals are accepted from primary-care physicians, specialists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, podiatrists, case managers, extended care facilities and others.
Team Approach:
Mountain View Hospital's Hyperbaric Medicine and Wound Care team of physicians, certified specialists, nurses and physical therapists are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes. By utilizing the talents of the comprehensive group of specialists we obtain quality patient care and excellent results for our patients, less pain, faster healing and a better quality of life.
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