Undersea And Hyperbaric Medical Society Responds To Hyperbaric Chamber Fire At The Oxford Center In Royal Oak, Michigan
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Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Emphasizes the Importance of Adhering to Approved Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Practices and being Accredited by the UHMS
If your health care provider recommends HBOT, the FDA advises that you go to a hospital or facility that has been inspected and is properly accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.” - FDA
NORTH PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2025 /EINPresswire / -- The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) extends its deepest condolences to the family affected by the recent tragic incident at the Oxford hyperbaric facility in Michigan, where a five-year-old boy lost his life due to a hyperbaric chamber fire .
This unfortunate event underscores the critical importance of adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines in the administration of Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO2) treatment . The UHMS, in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), has delineated specific indications for HBO2 use and emphasizes that treatments should be conducted in accredited facilities under the direct supervision of well-trained hyperbaric medical professionals including a hyperbaric medicine trained physician.
The UHMS has approved HBO2 for the following conditions:
1 or gas Necrosis of the monoxide retinal artery myositis and myonecrosis (gas injury, compartment syndrome, and other acute traumatic of healing in selected problem blood loss soft tissue radiation skin grafts and sensorineural hearing loss
Facilities accredited by the UHMS adhere to stringent safety standards, including compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines specific to hyperbaric oxygen centers and their treatments. For any further information regarding accreditation by the UHMS, please visit our website at UHMS
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John S. Peters
UHMS
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