"In the United States, $1 billion is spent annually treating chronic wounds. These wounds include pressure ulcers, diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers and arterial ulcers. The incidence of chronic wounds is increasing as our population ages. The wounds are painful, and may lead to a number of complications, including disability or need for assisted living, home care, depression, loss of digit orlimb, infection, or death. The presence of a chronic wound leads to three times the mortality rate."
For detailed information regarding the use of Topical Hyperbaric Oxygen for the treatment of chronic wounds click on the link provided below.
Clinical study: Long - Term Health Care Facilities
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