Glossary
Fibroblast
The cell that builds collagen and rebuilds wounds — and needs oxygen to work.
Fibroblasts are the connective-tissue cells that produce collagen and rebuild wounds. Their work is highly oxygen-dependent, which is why raising wound-bed oxygen with HBOT can restart stalled healing.
More terms
Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung — the one absolute contraindication to HBOT.
Monoplace chamber
A single-patient hyperbaric chamber pressurized with oxygen.
NCD 20.29
The Medicare National Coverage Determination that governs HBOT coverage.
Isopression
The steady middle phase of a session at full treatment pressure.