In our office, we now add Vaporox treatment (VHT, or Vaporous Hyperoxia Therapy) to standard wound care protocols to speed healing for chronic, hard-to-heal ulcers.
How Does Vaporox Work?
This wound care treatment combines ultrasonic vapor and concentrated oxygen to promote faster healing. FDA-approved for wound care, the procedure involves positioning a treatment chamber around the wound while we administer a low-frequency, non-thermal ultrasonic mist along with topical oxygen. This combination stimulates new tissue production to promote faster healing of chronic foot wounds. Treatment is usually administered two to three times a week in sessions lasting approximately 40 minutes each.
Benefits of Vaporox Wound Care
This wound treatment can:
- Speeds up wound healing
- Stimulates new tissue growth
- Reduces the risk of infection by creating a controlled environment, giving bacteria less opportunity to enter the wound
Is Vaporox a Stand-Alone Treatment for Foot Wounds?
Vaporox should not replace other wound treatments. Instead, it works in combination with other treatment options to speed up healing. As an add-on therapy, VHT has an 84% healing success rate, even for stubborn wounds. Plus, due to its effective amputation prevention, Vaporox is typically covered by insurance, making it an affordable and effective treatment option.