August 30th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Medical Director for the Wound and Hyperbaric Center Dr. Julie Bielec spoke with WCBC last week about the Wound and Hyperbaric Center at UPMC Western Maryland. 

The hyperbaric chamber helps with diabetic foot ulcers or infections that have occurred from a bone fracture.  Dr. Bielec explained the hyperbaric chamber encourages the healing process with oxygen…

 

“Most wounds that are chronically not healing are lacking those blood vessels so they are lacking the necessary oxygen.  So we are basically creating new blood vessels in the wound area to bring the oxygen for healing.”