The Hyperbaric Department is located in a separate wing of the main Hospital building with its own entrance while maintaining access to the rest of the hospital. It is equipped with a state-of-the-art HAUX Category I Multi-Chamber system which can simultaneously treat up to 6 patients (4+2 seats).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The department is staffed by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One physician – Special Pathologist with specialisation in hyperbaric medicine. Four hyperbaric special nurses with ICU, A&E and surgery clinic experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n
General Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Treatment for chronic cases is offered daily during working hours. Physicians can refer their patients for evaluation with an accompanying report and their contact details<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indications for hyperbaric treatment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decompression sickness (divers’ disease)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cerebral air embolism<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CO, CN poisoning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anaerobic or mixed soft tissue infections<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Osteoradionecrosis of the jaw<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bladder, intestine, soft tissue injuries<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sudden hearing loss<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diabetic foot<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Femoral Head Avascular Necrosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skin grafts and flaps<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compartment syndrome<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open fractures<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chronic skin ulcers<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grade II burns, > 20% BSA<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central retinal artery occlusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Outpatient clinic for Diving medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Clinic treats emergencies (e.g. divers’ disease) from all over Cyprus 24\/7, while Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and examination of cases of internal pathology take place daily by specialised staff. In addition, it offers consultation services on safety, suitability and other topics on diving medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More information can be found below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n