The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine at North Texas Hospital
Hear what Wound Care patients have to say....
“Excellent care and very plus in professional etiquette. In particular Dr. Dauphinee and Kathy.”
“I truly appreciate all the care that was give to me and my child. Everyone went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure our care. God bless you all.”
“Dr. Lindsay is the greatest doctor I have ever had. The staff are all excellent.”
“Everyone is very nice and friendly. The office is very calm and warm.”
“Ava was awesome. We appreciate her professionalism and time she took with my Dad.”
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Led by Co-Directors, Dr. Damien M. Dauphinée and Dr. Rodney Lindsay, our expert team of specially-trained
physicians and support staff are available to address your
problem wounds at North Texas Hospital's Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy occurs while you lie comfortably
in the chamber. Generally, you feel no differently
than if you were lying in your own bed - you can listen to
music, watch television, or sleep.
During certain parts of the treatment, you may experience a sensation of fullness
in your ears – similar to when you are flying in an airplane or driving
down mountains. This sensation is nothing more than your ears adjusting to the
pressure changes like when you dive deeper under water. Prior to the therapy, you will be taught several methods
to avoid ear discomfort.
If you have been missing out on the good things in life because of a wound that
will not heal, consider calling The Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine
at North Texas Hospital.
Our expert healthcare specialists will provide a treatment plan designed specifically
for your individual needs. Call us today for your appointment!
Phone: (940) 220-0887 Fax:
(940) 220-0893
Therapy for Healing
Sometimes your wounds will not respond to general wound
care treatments alone. For
some patients, hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an effective
technology that supplements the other treatment methods used
by physicians.
During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, you are placed in a pressurized
chamber where you breathe 100% oxygen. This increases
the presence of oxygen within the tissues around the wound,
and aids in the healing and growth of new tissue.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves daily visits to the wound
center for a period of approximately three to four weeks. Follow-up
wound care may be necessary to monitor healing.
Hyperbaric
oxygen therapy may be helpful with the following:
- Diabetic wounds of the lower extremity
- Wounds that have not healed in several weeks
- Post-radiation tissue injury
- Wounds caused by poor circulation or trauma
- Compromised grafts and flaps
- Necrotizing soft tissue infection
- Crush injuries
- Pressure ulcers
- Gas gangrene
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