Wesley Hyperbaric

Wesley Hyperbaric The Wesley Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine is one of the most advanced hyperbaric oxygen medical treatment units in Australia, and in the world.

Wesley Hyperbaric is one of the most advanced hyperbaric oxygen medical treatment units in Australia, and in the world.

Most people think oxygen only rides on red blood cells; in HBOT, the increased pressure helps oxygen dissolve directly i...
20/03/2026

Most people think oxygen only rides on red blood cells; in HBOT, the increased pressure helps oxygen dissolve directly into plasma (the liquid part of blood).

That extra dissolved oxygen can temporarily improve delivery to tissues that are struggling with microcirculation.

Practical tip; if you are being assessed for HBOT, ask how your team is checking circulation and oxygen delivery to the area (for example, pulses, Doppler studies, or TCOM).

What surprised you most about this; the pressure part or the plasma part?



Always seek professional medical advice for personalised care.

WARNING: Clinical images. A 58-year-old with diabetes sustained a significant crush injury with a lacerated artery; earl...
19/03/2026

WARNING: Clinical images.

A 58-year-old with diabetes sustained a significant crush injury with a lacerated artery; early testing showed low tissue oxygen (TCOM). With comprehensive wound care and 19 HBOT sessions, the heel progressively improved, and at 5 months the skin had healed.

HBOT can be considered in selected complex wounds as part of a broader treatment plan; outcomes vary.


Always seek professional medical advice for personalised care.

đŸš© Red flag: rapidly increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or painIf a wound suddenly looks more red, feels hotter, becom...
17/03/2026

đŸš© Red flag: rapidly increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or pain

If a wound suddenly looks more red, feels hotter, becomes more swollen, or the pain ramps up over hours to a day, don’t ignore it or wait it out.

This pattern can signal infection or spreading inflammation and needs prompt medical review, particularly if you have diabetes, reduced circulation, or a recent injury or surgery.

If redness is spreading, there’s new discharge or odour, you feel unwell, or the pain is escalating, seek urgent care.



Always seek professional medical advice for personalised care.

Humour gets people through the hard days. The chamber often becomes a space of kindness, laughter, and routine.What’s yo...
16/03/2026

Humour gets people through the hard days. The chamber often becomes a space of kindness, laughter, and routine.

What’s your go-to ‘hard day’ coping tool; humour, music, podcasts, or something else? Drop it in the comments so others can borrow your ideas.



Always seek professional medical advice for personalised care.

đŸš© Red flag: severe pain out of proportion, rapidly worsening swelling, or a crackling feeling under the skinIf pain is s...
15/03/2026

đŸš© Red flag: severe pain out of proportion, rapidly worsening swelling, or a crackling feeling under the skin

If pain is suddenly intense and doesn’t match what you can see, swelling is escalating quickly, or the skin feels crackly like bubble wrap when pressed, seek urgent medical care. These can be signs of a serious deep infection that needs immediate assessment and treatment; do not wait for routine review.



Always seek professional medical advice for personalised care.

WARNING: Clinical images. A 62-year-old woman with insulin-dependent diabetes for 55 years and biopsy-confirmed necrobio...
13/03/2026

WARNING: Clinical images.

A 62-year-old woman with insulin-dependent diabetes for 55 years and biopsy-confirmed necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum (NLD); leg ulcers had been present for 2œ years.

After 37 HBOT sessions, the ulcers showed clear healing progress, with a more settled result at 3 months.

NLD is not a UHMS-recognised indication for HBOT; decisions are individual and HBOT is used as part of an overall wound and skin management plan.

Have you ever dealt with a wound that just would not shift? What helped most; dressing changes, compression, offloading, or time?



Always seek professional medical advice for personalised care.

One of the lesser-known, UHMS-recognised uses for HBOT is supporting compromised skin grafts and flaps; when tissue is s...
12/03/2026

One of the lesser-known, UHMS-recognised uses for HBOT is supporting compromised skin grafts and flaps; when tissue is struggling after surgery or trauma, HBOT can increase oxygen delivery to stressed tissue and support healing while the underlying issue is addressed.

It is not a replacement for good surgical care or blood flow assessment; it’s used as an adjunct when clinically appropriate.

Read more here: https://www.wesleyhyperbaric.com.au/compromised-skin-grafts-brisbane/



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HBOT can become a rhythm; the people, the process, the small markers of progress. Finishing is a milestone, but it can a...
10/03/2026

HBOT can become a rhythm; the people, the process, the small markers of progress.

Finishing is a milestone, but it can also feel like leaving a familiar community behind.

Did you feel a bit of a “now what?” moment when treatment ended?



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Our nurses see you daily, they notice the little things, remember your preferences, and meet you exactly where you’re at...
09/03/2026

Our nurses see you daily, they notice the little things, remember your preferences, and meet you exactly where you’re at. Consistency builds real trust.

What’s one small thing we have done when you were in the chamber that made you feel genuinely cared for? Share it below; it might remind someone they’re not alone.



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đŸš© Red flag: bleeding that won’t stop or keeps soaking through dressingsIf a continues to bleed, keeps soaking through ...
06/03/2026

đŸš© Red flag: bleeding that won’t stop or keeps soaking through dressings

If a continues to bleed, keeps soaking through dressings, or re-bleeds easily, it needs prompt medical review.

Ongoing bleeding can indicate a deeper injury or a problem with clotting; it’s especially important to act quickly if you are on blood thinners, have a deep wound, or feel dizzy or faint.



Always seek professional medical advice for personalised care.

In a hyperbaric chamber we work in a 100% oxygen environment, so what we wear matters. Our team wear 100% cotton scrubs ...
05/03/2026

In a hyperbaric chamber we work in a 100% oxygen environment, so what we wear matters. Our team wear 100% cotton scrubs to reduce static and meet hyperbaric safety standards.

✔ Cotton scrubs
✔ Non-slip socks
✔ Safety first

Today our CEO, Aiden Turner, stepped in to model the patient look — denim scrubs and bright orange non-slip socks.

At Wesley Hyperbaric, even the small details are about keeping our patients safe.

HBOT can be life-changing in the right setting, but it isn’t a universal answer. The evidence base is strong for certain...
04/03/2026

HBOT can be life-changing in the right setting, but it isn’t a universal answer. The evidence base is strong for certain recognised indications and still evolving for others; that’s why some clinicians are enthusiastic in the right cases, while others are cautious if the indication is outside established guidelines.

The most helpful question is often, “Is my condition a recognised indication; and if not, what evidence and goals are we using to guide care?”

What have you heard about HBOT that you’d like clarified?



Always seek professional medical advice for personalised care.

Address

Sandford Jackson Building 30 Chasely Street
Auchenflower, QLD
4066

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

Telephone

+61733716033

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