A Model For Hyperbaric Referral Instructions

How delighted we'd be if every ProfilePlus page in the HyperbaricLink treatment center directory were linked to such clear and complete information for referring physicians as Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle WA) provides on its website. The center's updated Emergency Hyperbaric Referral Instructions page, strictly covering carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, and arterial gas embolism, neatly summarizes:

• Definitions/Causes
• Diagnosis/Symptoms
• Indications for hyperbaric treatment
• EMS management guidelines
• Patient information to capture

We think this simple format is a model of its kind. But why limit such helpful information to emergency indications? Referring physicians might benefit even more from expert guidance on chronic diseases and conditions.

O2.o is the news blog of HyperbaricLink, the independent web guide to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, at www.hyperbariclink.com

Virginia Mason Demonstrates HBOT Leadership

Besides last Thursday's plenary and provocative HBO dosing talk by Dr Neil Hampson at UHMS St Pete 2010, the main thing we noticed about Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle) was its dominance of the proceedings. Hampson and team gave seven presentations at the Annual Scientific Meeting.

Late last month we also took note when Virginia Mason became the first hyperbaric medicine facility to twice earn UHMS accreditation with distinction. And the center also leads with its beautiful and unique 18-person chamber, by Reimers Systems Inc, the only multiplace chamber in the Northwest and, some say, the largest in the US. Congratulations all around.

Now let's complete the picture by renovating your profile in the HyperbaricLink treatment center directory. Oh, don't you worry, we'll be in touch.