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 The DDRC specialises in the treatment of medical emergencies including decompression illness (‘the bends’), carbon monoxide poisoning, smoke inhalation, and soft tissue infections such as necrotising fasciitis and gas gangrene. It also specialises in the treatment of non-healing wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers, and the treatment of healing issues in cancer patients who have undergone radiotherapy.
It is within the context of these specialities that our research portfolio has grown - issues surrounding ‘diving’ and ‘wound healing’ form the heart of the research being undertaken at the Centre. All aspects of our research are being conducted as collaborative efforts with national and international research partners, including universities, medical schools and healthcare professionals.
As our knowledge of mechanisms and applications grows, the huge potential of hyperbaric therapy for diving and wound healing are beginning to be fulfilled. That is why DDRC as a charity invests funds in a research team that is growing in expertise and developing links with renowned academic institutions worldwide. Research at DDRC is going from strength to strength – only with continued investment will the potential of this treatment be realised and available to help treat a diverse range of medical conditions, all of which fit comfortably under the general concept of wound healing. |
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