In a first for the western division and a major boost for the tourism sector as well as the greater Pacific, an advanced Hyperbaric Chamber has been officially launched by Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals). The Hyperbaric Chamber has been setup at PSH Hospitals Nadi facility and caters for the western division as well as the tourism industry and the neighboring Pacific Island states.
Hyperbaric Chambers are used to provide life saving Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT). Of the many services provided through HBOT, some important and critical services include.
The bends, also known as decompression sickness (DCS)
Decompression sickness is a condition that occurs when gas bubbles form in the blood or tissues due to a rapid decrease in pressure most commonly caused due to uncontrolled and rapid ascent during dives. Decompression sickness in our region mostly affects scuba and deep sea divers.
Decompression sickness can be fatal if hyperbaric oxygen therapy is not provided promptly. When a patient is suffering from decompression sickness, the patient is treated with oxygen in the hyperbaric chamber under high pressure which emulates dive depths.
With Fiji being one of the best dive destinations, this HBOT service by PSH Hospitals is a massive boost to the tourism industry and divers in general, assuring divers have a reliable specialist hospital should a dive not go as expected.
Preventing diabetic amputations - HBOT Accelerates Diabetic Wound Healing
Diabetic amputations is a major health concern in Fiji. Not only does this NCD place an enormous load on public infrastructure, it also severely impacts families and places undue financial burden and limitations on a family's prosperity. Diabetic amputations mostly occur due to severe infections and tissue damage.
Diabetic amputations happen primarily due to lack of advanced treatment of wounds and ulcers. With PSH Hospitals' Hyperbaric Chamber, HyperBaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) significantly enhances the healing process of wounds and ulcers which promotes new blood vessel formation which in turn increases oxygen and nutrient supply to wounds. This ensures faster wound healing negating the need for an amputation.
A boon to the health industry and diabetic patients, PSH Hospitals' Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for diabetics is available 7 days a week at PSH Nadi.
To learn more about HBOT or to make an appointment, simply visit PSH Nadi at 1 Legalega Road, Nadi (right opposite Nadi International Airport). You may also email your enquiries to hello@psh.com.fj or call 892 2241
