What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
3 videos • 196 views • by AMA Regenerative Medicine & Skincare HBOT stands for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Hyperbaric means increased atmospheric pressure. At sea level, with the entire earth’s atmosphere of air above our heads, we live at an average pressure of 14.7psi (pounds per square inch) or 1 atmosphere. By breathing pure oxygen in a moderately pressurized chamber, dramatically increased amounts of oxygen are safely delivered to all tissues in the body – even to places that have restricted blood flow or blockages. Although the history of hyperbaric oxygen therapy goes back to 1662, it wasn’t until the 21st century that Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy finally began to emerge as a major medical therapy, both curative and preventative, producing considerable overall health improvements.