Learn about The Pavilion, a comprehensive mental health program offering a unified approach to care through collaboration with a network of community resources, and about the Pavilion Counseling and Referral Center, an access point for any person who needs a mental health care service or referral on an outpatient basis.
Muskogee Regional Cancer Center
A leader in the fight against cancer, Muskogee Regional Medical Center has been treating patients with cancer since 1976.
Cardiology Services
MRMC uses some of the latest technology in the evaluation and treatment of patients with heart disease, while providing personal, compassionate care.
Clinical Services
The clinical-ancillary staff at MRMC includes the departments of Electrodiagnostics, Laboratory, Radiology and Respiratory Services, offering a variety of diagnostic services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Education Services
Muskogee Regional Medical Center's Educational Services has a multitude of offerings in all areas of the healthcare environment.
Emergency Services
The MRMC Emergency Department is a Level II Trauma Center with 21 treatment rooms, including three cardiac/trauma beds, and orthopedic room, a room for expectant mothers and one just for children.
Home Health
There's no place like it! At Muskogee Regional Medical Center, we understand the importance of home health care and the importance of "home".
Muskogee Regional Rehabilitation Services
Learn about our comprehensive, hospital-based rehabilitation facility serving Muskogee and the surrounding area.
Social Services
Social Services helps identify resources and services for patients to help make their transition from the hospital to home as easy as possible.
Wound Management and Hyperbaric Center
MRMC’s Wound Management and Hyperbaric Center provides a specialized, comprehensive course of therapy to assist in the treatment of difficult, non-healing wounds.
The Pavilion - Behavioral Health Services
The Pavilion at MRMC is a comprehensive mental health program, which offers a unified approach to care through collaboration with a community network of services. The Pavilion inpatient unit provides 24-hour service to individuals 21 years of age and older, with specialized treatment tracks for crisis intervention and senior adult issues. The following is a list of services available in our Pavilion Mental Health Care Service System:
• Referral services
• Outpatient services
• Individual therapy
• Group therapy
• Inpatient hospitalization
• Medication counseling
• Support groups
• Crisis intervention for emergencies
• Stress management
• Diagnostic assessment
• Placement options for long-term care
• Speakers' bureau
Pavilion Counseling and Referral Center
The Pavilion Counseling and Referral Center, a service of The Pavilion at MRMC, is an access point for any person who needs a mental health care service or referral on an outpatient basis. The Counseling and Referral Center provides group therapy for adults and older adults and individual therapy with licensed therapists for all age groups.
An initial screening is provided free of charge to an individual by a mental health professional who is experienced in child, adult and senior adult issues and contemporary treatment approaches. Immediate assessment is available for anyone in crisis. All other assessments are by appointment at the Center. A confidential screening for people who are referred to the center is scheduled as quickly as possible, and may also be provided on-site, such as at a nursing home, hospital unit or other community setting.
A recommended course of action is made for the individual, with admission arrangements to the appropriate program and/or physician. If an individual requires behavioral health services other than those provided by The Pavilion Counseling and Referral Center's continuum of care, the Center coordinates with and refers to other community resources. For more information, you may contact the Center at (918) 684-2300. Transportation service in the Muskogee area is available for the patients who attend the 2 group therapy sessions, Monday through Friday each week.
Individuals may call or be referred to The Pavilion's services by contacting the program 24 hours a day at (918) 683-3115, or by visiting the Center Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Muskogee Regional Cancer Center
A leader in the fight against cancer, Muskogee Regional Medical Center began its commitment to fight cancer in 1976 with the opening of a Cobalt Therapy Unit. As cancer treatment progressed, MRMC added a chemotherapy unit in 1980, and in 1988 combined and expanded its cancer treatment services, opening Muskogee Regional Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art outpatient treatment facility.
The Center is easily accessible with its own entrance and adjacent parking area, yet has the advantage of being connected directly to Muskogee Regional Medical Center. The center follows national standards set by the American College of Surgeons, and is certified by that group as a Community Hospital Cancer Program.
Muskogee Regional Cancer Center is approved to participate in active and ongoing cancer research programs and trials, which provides our physicians access to the broadest range of treatment medications. The Center offers the most current, comprehensive cancer treatment available, providing our patients with the best care possible from Board Certified physicians, nurses and technical personnel. Advances in medicine and technology continuously provide the Center with new tools for diagnosing and treating cancer. Combining these technological advances with skilled, caring practitioners and a strong support system, keeps Muskogee Regional Cancer Center a leader in the fight against cancer.
Radiation Oncology
The Radiation Oncology Unit at Muskogee Regional Cancer Center is staffed by three full-time, Board Certified Radiation Oncologists comprising Radiation Oncology of Muskogee, PLLC. The unit utilizes a Varian 23EX and Varian 6EX Linear Accelerator which use high energy photon or electron beams to treat specific cancers. When used with our three-dimensional planning (also known as conformal treatment), it provides the most precise localization of radiation to cancerous tissues. One of the main benefits of this treatment is the accurate planning involved, allowing a higher percentage of normal healthy tissue to be protected during radiation treatment, and allowing more precise concentration of radiation on the tumor itself.
Muskogee Regional Cancer Center was one of the first in the state to offer Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT). This treatment takes normal tissue sparing to a whole new level utilizing a higher number of treatment fields and shifting field techniques. This is the treatment of choice when malignancies are near sensitive structures such as the spinal cord or kidneys. IMRT therapy is quickly becoming the standard in radiation therapy and has been in use at MRMC since 2004.
Medical Oncology
Chemotherapy services are administered in the Medical Oncology Unit of the Center by oncologists and hematologists from Oklahoma Oncology. Since this medical group's formation in 1969, Oklahoma Oncology has become a statewide network, and is currently staffed by three Board Certified Medical Oncologists. In Medical Oncology, a patient may receive a chemotherapy treatment while relaxing in a comfortable recliner or in the privacy of an infusion room. The Medical Oncology department participates in national clinical trial organizations such as ECOG, SWOG and NSABP.
Cancer Support
Cancer treatment is often lengthy and emotionally as well as physically demanding for patients and their families. A variety of support services are incorporated into Muskogee Regional Cancer Center to assist our patients with a wide range of special needs. For the convenience of our patients, social workers are available on-site to provide counseling, support groups, referral to community agencies and educational materials. The Center works in conjunction with the American Cancer Society to provide the highly-acclaimed "I Can Cope" and "Look Good, Feel Better" programs. Nutritional consultation, laboratory and radiology services are also available at the Center.
Cancer Registry
The MRMC Cancer Registry collects, manages and analyzes information on patients diagnosed with cancer and/or treated at Muskogee Regional Cancer Center. The Registry was established in 1979 and, since that time, has collected information on thousands of cases. Data collected and compiled includes information on demographics, medical history, diagnostic findings, treatment and follow-up. The registry is an important source of information for cancer research and education. All information collected is strictly confidential and is used for statistical purposes only. No personal patient information is released. The registry also coordinates weekly cancer conferences which provide an opportunity for a multi-specialty panel of physicians and other health professionals to exchange information regarding particular cancer cases.
Muskogee Regional Medical Center Cardiology Services
Over the last decade, numerous advances have been made in the area of Cardiology services offered at Muskogee Regional Medical Center. With increased emphasis placed on non-invasive cardiology procedures, and with imaging techniques done on an outpatient basis, the medical center uses some of the latest technology in the evaluation and treatment of patients with heart disease, while providing personal, compassionate care.
Services provided at MRMC include EKG, cardiac ultrasound, stress testing, nuclear scanning of the heart and holter monitoring for the evaluation of heart rhythms, pacemaker insertion and our newest service, transesophageal endoscopy, an internal echocardiograph procedure.
Cardiac catheterization is a diagnostic procedure available at MRMC used to examine the blood vessels of the heart. It allows the cardiologist to assess the pumping function of the heart and to examine the coronary arteries. By combining the information obtained during this procedure with information from other diagnostic tests, the cardiologist is able to accurately diagnose problems that may exist, and to choose the most effective treatment.
MRMC also houses a Chest Pain Evaluation Unit, where low-risk cardiac patients can be evaluated and observed promptly and efficiently. Patients at cardiac risk throughout MRMC are also monitored by telemetry units.
Cardiologists on MRMC's Medical Staff have been continuously involved in national as well as international landmark studies conducted to compare various medications in the effectiveness of treatment on cardiac patients. In addition, the medical center is periodically involved in Health Care Quality Improvement Projects, statewide cardiology studies sponsored by the Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality.
MRMC has experts available through its Speakers' Bureau to comment on a variety of topics and services at your next meeting or educational event. The medical center also offers cardiac dietary consultation, which is provided to patients upon physician referral.
Muskogee Regional Medical Center Clinical Services
The clinical-ancillary staff at Muskogee Regional Medical Center includes the departments of Electrodiagnostics, Laboratory, Radiology and Respiratory Services. These departments offer a variety of diagnostic services to inpatients and outpatients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MRMC's clinical staff aids physicians in the diagnosis and care of our patients and interact with practically all other departments in the medical center.
MRMC's clinical employees are highly-skilled and dedicated to providing quality patient care. They consistently strive to improve patient care by introducing new tests, procedures and equipment that have the potential of providing the patient with a reduced hospital stay, consequently reducing health care costs both for the patient and for MRMC. All of these departments are highly technical, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. The scientific advances of the past two decades have enabled us to diagnose disease sooner, intervene more quickly and treat patients more successfully than we ever imagined possible.
Electrodiagnostics
Electrodiagnostics is responsible for performing non-invasive testing procedures such as electrocardiograms (EKG), stress tests, holter EKG monitors, electroencephalograms (EEG), holter EEG, electromyelograms, evoked potential exams, echocardiograms and cardiac doppler exams. These procedures are performed primarily to assist physicians in the diagnosis of disorders of the heart, brain and nervous system. The Electrodiagnostics staff consists of specially trained EEG/EMG technicians, echocardiograph technologists and EKG technicians.
Radiology
MRMC's Radiology Department uses medical radiation and diagnostic imaging techniques in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The Department provides services in Cardiac Catheterization, Diagnostic Radiology, CT Scanning, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). The Department works with the most advanced technology available allowing the early diagnosis of many diseases and disorders without surgical procedures.
The Department recently purchased a new CT Scanner, offering the advantages of this new piece of equipment include three-dimensional capabilities and a significant increase in the speed of turnaround time -- a test which previously took 30 minutes now takes approximately two or three minutes. In addition, up to a third less injectable contrast material is needed for a procedure. Other recent advancements in the Department include state-of-the-art digital fluoroscopy and a new mammography unit.
The Department is staffed with Registered Radiologic Technologists and support personnel. The MRMC Radiology Department serves as the largest clinical training site for students of Bacone College's Radiologic Technology Program.
Laboratory
MRMC's Laboratory is staffed by personnel certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. The Lab is divided into five special sections, each of which deals with a different area of laboratory science: Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Bank, Microbiology and Histology. Laboratory technology and equipment at MRMC are constantly changing as new advances are made in the science of Medical Technology. An example of a significant advancement in the Lab is the recent acquisition of a new immunostainer which is used to identify different types of cancer so that the most effective treatment can be administered.
The Tom S. Gafford School of Medical Technology was established at MRMC in 1958 and is now affiliated with eight Oklahoma universities. Students can fulfill requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology by completing one year of clinical internship at MRMC. The Laboratory has a staff of approximately 50 who work under the direction of medical staff Pathologists.
Respiratory Services
MRMC’s Respiratory Services Department aids in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary (lung) disease. Respiratory care practitioners treat all age groups from infants to the elderly, performing such diagnostic procedures as arterial blood gas analysis, simple spirometry, and complete pulmonary function studies. In addition, registered and certified respiratory therapists provide therapeutic breathing treatments and ventilator assistance and management for the critically ill. Under physician direction, the department assists as an important team member in treating patients and helping them to recover, offering a variety of therapeutic services to inpatients and outpatients. MRMC's Respiratory Services Department also serves as the clinical site for students from the Tulsa Community College's Respiratory Therapy Program.
Muskogee Regional Medical Center Education Services
The Muskogee Regional Medical Center's Educational Services has a multitude of offerings in all areas of the healthcare environment. Some of the services and courses offered are outlined below.
Services Available
• Competencies Improvement
• Entry Level (New Skills/New Tasks)
• Performance Improvement
• Personal/Career Development
• Orientation (Introduction to the Hospital and Department)
• Personal Computer Training
• Mandated Training (Training required by law or regulation)
Courses that are offered for the community include but are not limited to:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support Certification and Recertification (BLS)
• Fetal Monitoring Strip Review
• Freedom from Smoking (American Lung Association Certification)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring Principles and Practices (EFMPP)
• MANDT Certification and Re-Certification
• 12 Lead EKG
• Hemodynamics
• Basic Arrhythmia
• IV Certification
• Conscious Sedation
For information on classes and/or registration fees, please call the Education Department at (918) 684-2349.
Muskogee Regional Medical Center Emergency Services
Muskogee Regional Medical Center proudly opened the doors of its newly-renovated Emergency Department in December 1996, presenting a beautifully decorated, state-of-the-art facility to the Muskogee community. Over the last few years, the extensive planning and construction that went into the project have paid off, enabling MRMC to efficiently serve the thousands of patients who have come through its doors seeking emergency care.
The MRMC Emergency Department is a Level II Trauma Center with 21 treatment rooms, including three cardiac/trauma beds, and orthopedic room, a room for expectant mothers and one just for children. There is also a special hazardous materials area with its own entrance for patients who may be contaminated with a hazardous substance. The department is always open and staffed around the clock with doctors, nurses and support staff who are specialized in emergency care.
Upon arrival at the Emergency Department, patients are evaluated by a registered nurse who is trained in triage. Triage is a system of classifying patients on a priority basis so that those who are most critically ill will be cared for first. Because emergencies cannot be scheduled, there are times when a number of patients will be cared for at the same time. This may also increase waiting time, but rest assured that each patient is seen as quickly as possible. Two family members may wait in the Emergency Department with each patient. Other family members and visitors may wait in the Emergency Waiting Area, located next to the treatment area.
Upon discharge, patients are given a discharge instruction sheet. In addition, the emergency staff calls to check on many patients at home during the 24 hours following their Emergency Department visit. Of course, patients or family members are welcome to contact the department with any questions or problems.
Many times an illness or injury can be treated at your physician's office more effectively and less expensively than through the Emergency Department, which is set up to care for medical emergencies. If you are unsure whether or not you need immediate medical treatment, call your family doctor. This is especially important if you are insured by a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), most of which require authorization by your primary care physician for an emergency room visit.
There's never a convenient time to have an emergency, but if it does happen to you or a member of your family, it's nice to know that a quality facility such as the Emergency Department at Muskogee Regional Medical Center exists in your area, just in case.
Your comments and concerns are welcome. Please call the MRMC Emergency Department, Director of Patient Care Services at (918) 684-2381.
Muskogee Regional Medical Center Home Health
Area residents and health care professionals understand the advantages of home health care. When you or a family member are faced with a health care need, and you have the opportunity to receive that care safely and effectively in the comfort of your own home, we hope that you choose MRMC Home Health!
At Muskogee Regional Medical Center, we understand the advantages of home health care and the importance of "home." A home is more than just a place where you live. It represents your independence and your life. MRMC has a plan of health care to meet your medical needs while allowing you the convenience, comfort and cost-efficiency of remaining at home, many times shortening or eliminating a hospital stay. Muskogee Regional Home Health Services provides each client with a personal program of care planned by his or her doctor and a staff of skilled health professionals. Nurses provide a wide variety of services such as dressing changes following surgery, catheter care, injections, IV therapy, chemotherapy and physical assessments. Other staff members such as physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and home health aides are available to help with other needs a client may have.
In addition, home health services are now provided in the areas of prenatal and postnatal obstetrical care, newborn and pediatric care, pain management, psychiatric care, and rehabilitation services. A social worker is available to provide assistance to patients in the areas of social and emotional assessment, community resource planning and referral, advance directives, counseling for short-term and long-range planning, crisis intervention and coping skills. A registered dietitian is also available as a nutritional consultant for clients receiving radiation or chemotherapy, and other nutritional needs.
MRMC Home Health Services is hospital based, which allows for closer relationships among the home health professional and the patient, family, and physician. We are state licensed, JCAHO accredited, and Medicare certified. Services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, VA, and most insurance companies. To qualify for our services, a patient must meet the following criteria:
• The patient must be homebound
• Care must be ordered by a physician
• The patient must require skilled care
• Care must be intermittent
• The patient must live within the 50-mile radius service area
The comfort of your home combined with the confidence that comes from receiving professional care creates a healing environment to nurture your recovery. For more information on Muskogee Regional Home Health Services, call (918) 686-6611.
Muskogee Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation Services
Muskogee Regional Rehabilitation Center is a comprehensive, hospital-based rehabilitation facility serving Muskogee and the surrounding area. The Center is dedicated to assisting patients in their recovery on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. An interdisciplinary team of licensed physical, occupational and speech therapists work together with rehabilitation nurses and social workers on an individual plan of therapy for each patient, helping them to regain abilities or to adapt to permanent disabilities. Psychology services are available for consult as needed.
Inpatient Rehabilitation Center
The Inpatient Rehabilitation Center offers services to patients diagnosed with:
• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Amputation
• Hip fracture
• Neurological disorders
• Major multiple trauma
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Burns
Muskogee Regional Rehabilitation Center is also concerned with preventing work-related injuries before they happen. Qualified professionals are available to provide area companies with education programs and job assessments. For more information on any of the services offered by Muskogee Regional Rehabilitation Center, call (918) 684-2384.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists are available to help patients adjust to, or overcome, the effects of illness or injury, and address activities of daily living:
• Dressing, cooking, hygiene
• Upper extremity - strengthening, flexibility, coordination
• Mobility in the home
• Cognitive skills
• Perceptual skills
• Adaptive equipment
Occupational therapists at MRRC are certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association and are licensed by the State of Oklahoma. Occupational therapists are graduates of accredited university programs, holding Bachelor's or Master's Degrees in Occupational Therapy.
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy is provided and is an integral part of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation program. Physical therapists address mobility, lower extremity strengthening, coordination and sensation. Therapy may address:
• Joint range of motion
• Muscle strengthening & endurance
• Mobility - by ambulation or wheelchair
• Need & use of braces or artificial limbs
• Car transfers
MRRC's physical therapy staff consists of experienced licensed physical therapists and trained physical therapy technicians. All physical therapists are licensed by the State of Oklahoma, and are graduates of accredited university programs in physical therapy.
Speech Therapy
Our Speech Language Pathologists have a Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology, are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, and are licensed by the State of Oklahoma Board of Examiners. We are in the position to treat our patients from the beginning of their illness in the acute hospital, through their rehab stay, and then in their outpatient program. Our therapists offer speech therapy for:
• Communication
• Language
• Cognition
• Memory
• Swallowing
• Speech
• Hearing Screenings
• Voice
We offer these services for a multitude of disorders/diseases, such as the following:
• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injury
• Cancer
• Cerebral Palsy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Other neurological disorders
Individual therapy sessions are designed to build on the patient's strengths to improve their communication and processing skills enabling them to become better communicators and more functional in their environment.
Social Services
Disabilities affect more than a person's physical abilities. They also impact the psychosocial and emotional well-being of the patient and their family. Rehabilitation social workers offer a variety of services to help patients and their families adjust to changes caused by illness or injury. MRRC's social workers serve as liaisons for the treatment team with patients and families. They focus on family counseling and education on illness and disability. They stay in close contact with physicians, nurses and other professional personnel to help coordinate patient care. Social workers also aid in making a smooth transition from hospitalization to post-rehabilitation care by identifying resources and services needed when patients leave MRRC. The rehabilitation social service staff are either licensed by the State of Oklahoma and have earned graduate degrees in social work, or are under the supervision of a licensed social worker.
Rehabilitation Nursing
Teaching independence is the goal of our rehabilitation nurses at MRRC. In addition to primary patient care, nurses work one-on-one with patients, helping to retrain activities of daily living, educating in proper medication schedules and addressing patients' cognitive, physical and social skills. Members of the staff are licensed in the State of Oklahoma and are graduates of accredited nursing schools. Nurses hold Associate or Bachelor Degrees in Nursing and may become Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses (CRRN) after completing specified qualification.
Comprehensive Rehab Services
Comprehensive Rehab Services, Inc., MRRC's outpatient department, is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and can provide any type of outpatient rehabilitative therapy. A main focus of the outpatient services program is the Work Hardening program which concentrates on getting injured workers back on the job as soon as possible, and insuring that they don't get injured again by recommending worksite modifications and restrictions. Patients are taught to perform their jobs more safely in order to reduce the risk of re-injury.
Comprehensive Rehab Services, Inc. also houses Health Solutions, a health and fitness club for people age 30 and over. The facility is staffed with an exercise physiologist, athletic trainer, physical therapist and occupational therapist. In addition to a professional staff, top-of-the-line equipment such as steppers, treadmills, bikes, free weights and Cybex machines are available. All new members are given an individual fitness assessment to determine cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and body composition in order to plan an exercise program designed to meet his/her abilities and needs. The facility also provides therapeutic massage.
For more information on Comprehensive Rehab Services, Inc., or the Health Solutions program, call (918) 683-0355.
Muskogee Regional Medical Center Social Services
The Social Services Department at Muskogee Regional Medical Center works with patients and families, providing discharge planning, short-term counseling, referral to outside resources and assisting with end-of-life issues such as Living Wills and Advance Directives. The Department is staffed with skilled and experienced social workers who have bachelor's or master's degrees.
MRMC social workers specialize in handling medically related issues and work with a variety of patients including victims of abuse, severe trauma, terminal illness, permanent disabilities and drug or alcohol addiction. Social Services is the liaison between patients and family members and the medical team, keeping the lines of communication open. Social workers take a look at the "whole picture," focusing on patients' needs following their discharge from the hospital -- helping them to adjust to illness and the changes they will be faced with.
There are many support groups, community service groups, social agencies and sources of financial assistance available in the Muskogee area for patients and their families. Social Services helps identify these resources and services for patients to help make the transition from the hospital to home as easy as possible.
Members of the Social Services Department are actively involved in community organizations, frequently speaking on topics through MRMC's Speakers' Bureau. Although most patients making a trip to the hospital do not expect to use the services of a social worker during their stay, many find Social Service to be an important part of the health care team at MRMC.
Muskogee Regional Center For Wound Management
MRMC’s Wound Management and Hyperbaric Center provides a specialized, comprehensive course of therapy to assist in the treatment of difficult, non-healing wounds.
There are many different types of wounds. Some are associated with complications from diabetes and other related vascular disorders. Other types include pressure sores and traumatic wounds. It can be very frustrating and time consuming to heal these wounds. At the Center we utilize the most up-to-date approaches to wound healing and remain current in new scientific advances in wound care. During your course of treatment, our Center works with your regular physician to compliment his/her services and assure complete continuity of all your medical care.
The Center is made up of a team of professionals that include:
• Physicians with advanced training in wound management.
• Nursing staff trained in the care of chronic wounds.
• Technicians who perform non-invasive studies and various therapies.
• Experienced staff to assist with appointments, medical records and health insurance processing.
A program specifically tailored to each individual patient’s needs is initiated based on the most effective treatment options. Your treatment may include:
• Infectious Disease Management
• Physical Therapy
• Vascular Evaluation
• Laboratory Evaluation
• Nutritional Management
• Pain Management
• Diabetic Education
• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiology
• Debridement
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a treatment in which the patient breathes 100 percent oxygen inside a pressurized chamber. The therapy quickly delivers high concentrations of oxygen to the bloodstream, assists in the healing process of wounds and is effective in fighting certain types of infections. It also stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and improves circulation. Therapy is administered daily on an outpatient basis and the number of therapies you receive will depend on your diagnosis. Most treatment sessions in the chamber last approximately two hours. While undergoing treatment, you may watch TV or videos, simply relax or even sleep.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to treat a variety of conditions including:
• Enhancement of healing in selected problem wounds
• Crush injuries
• Necrotizing soft tissue infections
• Osteomyelitis
• Radiation tissue damage
• Skin grafts and flaps
• Diabetic wounds of the lower extremity
• Acute traumatic injury
For more information on Muskogee Regional Wound Management and Hyperbaric Center, contact Jeff Perry, Program Director, (918) 684-3470.
