Physician Resources
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…
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Taking a new PATH UHMS Program for Advanced Training in Hyperbaric Medicine The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society has been developing a new way for medical professionals to learn about undersea and hyperbaric medicine…
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Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) is an emerging and promising modality for breast reconstruction after skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy. By providing increased oxygenation to tissues, it may play a critical role in salvaging threatened breast skin,…
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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…
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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…
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More than 20 years ago, when I was the president of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS), there was a lot of interest in using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for cerebral palsy (CP).…
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Diabetic foot ulcers are a growing problem in our aging population in the United States. Some 13 percent of the U.S. adult population has been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Diabetic foot wounds are particularly…
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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…
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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…
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Patient selection criteria for HBO2 treatment of specific indications: Part 3 of 4 Currently 14 indications for HBO2 are recognized by the UHMS, with recommendations for treatment. What follows is an abbreviated description of…
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