Hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit launched at Grace Kennett Foundation Hospital
Grace Kennett Foundation Hospital in Madurai has launched a Hyperbaric oxygen therapy unit to treat complex wounds, burns, and infections. The facility aims to serve as a regional hub for advanced healing, supporting patients from across South India.
Why it matters
The introduction of specialized medical technology improves access to advanced wound care and burn treatment in Tier-II Indian cities.
A Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) unit has been established at Grace Kennett Foundation Hospital (GKFH) to offer advanced oxygen therapy for diabetic wounds, burns and complex healing challenges.
Samuel Dodd, Medical Superintendent and Burns Surgeon, GKFH, says, “It is a specialised medical treatment in which a patient breathes 100% pure oxygen while lying inside a pressurised chamber. This increased pressure allows oxygen to dissolve directly into blood and body fluids at levels that are far higher than normal, thus super-oxygenating the damaged tissue and accelerating the body’s natural healing process.”
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