Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is divided into three categories:

1. Elective
2. Urgent
3. Emergent

An Elective Condition is a medical condition in which HBOT is utilized in a supportive care modality. The following are considered to be elective indications for the use of HBOT:

• Compromised Skin Grafts
• Compromised Skin Flaps
• Osteoradionecrosis
• Soft Tissue Radionecrosis
• Radiation Cystitis
• Radiation Proctitis
• Radiation Vaginitis

An Urgent Condition is a medical condition in which hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an adjunctive modality. The following are considered to be urgent conditions for the use of HBOT:

• Chronic Refractory Osteomylitis
• Clostridial Myonecrosis
• Diabetic Foot Ulcer
• Compartment Syndrome
• Crush Injury
• Necrotizing Fasciitis

An Emergent Indication would be defined as any medical condition in which hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the primary standard of care. The following are considered to be emergent conditions for the use of HBOT:

• Arterial Gas Embolism
• Acute Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• Decompression Sickness