Hyperbaric Aware

Patient lifting and moving techniques are vitally important to both patient and health care staff in daily care and treatment. Although not directly related to a technical aspect of hyperbaric medicine, proper patient lifting…

UHMS Associates Council: an array of talent, skill and dedication to the job The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is a unique association of like-minded members. They are physicians, nurses, technicians, EMTs/paramedics, and respiratory…

The availability of emergency hyperbaric medicine is a constant concern to its practitioners in the United States. And with good reason. Each year in the United States approximately 70,000 patients need emergency hyperbaric oxygen…

For the reconstructive surgeon the use of grafts and flaps has become an important tool in the ever-growing resources available for patient treatment. Proper planning and surgical judgment are critical to the ultimate success…

Surveyors are an integral part of the accreditation process. Their participation and knowledge, both practical and academic, keep the UHMS accreditation program the gold standard. UHMS Surveyors are peers in the field – people…

What It Means To Be An Accredited Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation is a recognition of excellence, of achieving distinguished quality and establishing accountability. The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society is the only accrediting organization for…

Patient selection criteria for hyperbaric oxygen treatment Hyperbaric medicine is an effective pathway in treating a variety of illnesses. While some physicians specialize in hyperbaric medicine, others have limited knowledge. It helps to have…

Patient selection criteria for HBO2 treatment of specific indications: Part 2 of 4 Currently 14 indications for HBO2 are recognized by the UHMS, with recommendations for treatment. What follows is an abbreviated description of…