Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine
(309) 672-4582
Methodist Atrium, Suite 210 , 900 Main St. , Peoria
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The Methodist Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine treats all types of chronic (ongoing) wounds, prevents infections, and teaches patients how to avoid re-injury. We work with your doctor to bring you life-changing results. Methodist has the only outpatient hyperbaric (100% pressurized oxygen) chambers in the Peoria area. We are also accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.
Your Treatment Plan May Include Some of the Following:
- Laboratory tests
- X-rays, bone scans, and/or MRIs
- Vascular (blood flow) studies
- Bedside surgical removal of infected tissue and bone
- Antibiotics
- Special dressings or ointments
- Treatments to relieve pressure areas
- Dietary counseling
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
Sometimes wounds will not respond to general wound care treatments alone. For some patients, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) is needed for complete healing. HBO is a treatment in which the patient breathes 100% oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The treatment quickly sends high concentrations of oxygen to the bloodstream to heal wounds and fight infections.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy also stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and improves blood circulation.
What Conditions Can Benefit From Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
- Diabetic ulcers of the lower legs, ankles, and feet
- Post-radiation tissue injury
- Osteomyelitis (inflammatory bone disease)
- Crush injuries
- Failing skin grafts and flaps
- Necrotizing soft tissue (dying tissue) infections
Our hyperbaric oxygen chambers are comfortable and see-through. A patient can watch television or listen to music during treatments. The number of treatments you receive will depend on your diagnosis.
Our Team of Wound Experts Includes:
- A vascular surgeon (works on blood vessel problems)
- Internal medicine doctors (diagnose and treat diseases)
- A podiatrist (foot doctor)
- A family medicine doctor
- Wound care certified nurses
- Certified hyperbaric technicians
Ask your doctor for a referral or call (309) 672-4582. Click here to learn more .