Hallym University Han Kang Sungsim Hospital has surpassed 10,000 cases of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in more than two years...Application of treatment for burns and intractable osteomyelitis, etc
Oct 15, 2025
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This is a short-term achievement since the introduction of high-pressure oxygen treatment chamber units 1 and 2 in July 2023, and on July 21, the country's largest 36-person simultaneous treatment system was completed by introducing high-pressure oxygen treatment chamber units 3.
◇ Key to burn treatment, 'High pressure oxygen therapy' Performance
The most important things in the recovery process of patients with severe burns are 'promoting wound healing' and 'preventing infection'. Hallym University Han Kang Sungsim Hospital introduced effective hyperbaric oxygen therapy for tissue recovery and blood flow improvement and opened 'High Pressure Oxygen Treatment Center' in July 2023.
Unlike 1 atmosphere in daily life, hyperbaric oxygen therapy inhales 100% oxygen in a high-pressure environment of 2 to 4 atmospheres, increasing the solubility of oxygen in plasma and delivering sufficient oxygen to damaged tissues. A large amount of oxygen supplied through the blood promotes angiogenesis and tissue regeneration, and increases the recovery speed, such as alleviating inflammation and swelling and suppressing infection.
Hallym University Han Kang Sungsim Hospital treats high-level diseases such as diabetic foot ulcers and intractable osteomyelitis as well as acute burn treatment through hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
The number of hyperbaric oxygen treatments at Hanlim University Kang Sungsim Hospital exceeded 10,000 cases in a short period of time, recording 2,189 cases in 2023, 4,612 cases in 2024, and 3,227 cases by September 2025. In particular, the excellent treatment effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy is known through word of mouth to patients, and the demand for treatment is steadily increasing.
As a result of analyzing the disease rate of patients who received hyperbaric oxygen therapy during the achievement of 10,000 hyperbaric oxygen therapy cases, burn and reconstructive surgery patients accounted for 99.5%. Specifically, ▲ burn treatment and skin graft (60%) ▲ skin graft and lithotripsy for reconstruction purposes (39.5%) ▲ refractory osteomyelitis (0.4%) ▲ tissue necrosis (0.1%) after radiation treatment.
Through these treatments, the hyperbaric oxygen therapy center confirmed the treatment effects such as ▲ improved healing speed in burns and wound diseases ▲ increased skin transplant incidence ▲ suppression of infection and swelling ▲ reduced aftereffects such as scarring and pain after treatment.
◇ Introduction of the latest Unit 3...Strengthen disaster/emergency response capabilities
Hallim University Han Kang Sungsim Hospital introduced an additional 11-person chamber 3 for outpatients on July 21 to cope with the rapidly increasing demand for outpatients and emergency patients. As a result, it has the largest infrastructure in Korea that can treat 36 patients at the same time with a total of three chambers, including existing units 1 and 2.
Analysts say that the expansion has further strengthened the emergency response system that can quickly treat a large number of patients within golden time in the event of a large fire, disaster, or accident. In particular, Unit 3 is equipped with real-time patient monitoring, automatic temperature and air quality control, media transmission, and air brake system to increase the convenience and stability of long-term treatment.
Heo Jun, director of Hallym University Han River Sacred Heart Hospital, said, "This achievement of 10,000 cases is significant in that it has presented new hope to patients suffering from burns and incurable diseases beyond just numbers. Through the largest infrastructure in Korea completed with the introduction of Unit 3, we will realize patient-centered values and fulfill our role as a medical institution that plays a pivotal role in national disaster situations."."
◇Leap to become Asia's top professional institution...Endless research and education efforts
Hallym University Han Kang Sungsim Hospital is conducting research and education at the same time to improve and standardize high-pressure oxygen treatment. Regular training courses are being operated for medical staff, and guidelines for standardizing hyperbaric oxygen treatment in Korea are also being studied based on accumulated clinical data.
It is also maximizing efficiency by increasing treatment turnover and shortening waiting times through a 36-person simultaneous treatment system. Furthermore, based on the ability of simultaneous treatment of multiple patients, it plans to play a role as a metropolitan disaster response base hospital and contribute to expanding access to medical care in the local community. In the future, the goal is to expand international joint research and develop into Asia's best high-pressure oxygen therapy institution.
Heo Jun, the head of the hospital, said, `This expansion of infrastructure has strengthened the social safety net to protect the lives and safety of the people even in the face of large-scale disasters beyond the treatment of individual patients"We will do our best to help patients focus on treatment in a safer and more pleasant environment." he said.
Meanwhile, Hallym University Han Kang Sungsim Hospital is the only university hospital in Korea designated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare that conducts more than 2,700 burns every year. From 2019 to 2024, 122,000 outpatients and 177,000 inpatients were treated, and based on abundant clinical experience, it is a representative burn treatment base hospital in Asia. In addition, through the Hallym Burn Foundation, the social responsibility of medical care is realized by providing medical expenses to low-income burn patients at home and abroad and providing psychological and rehabilitation welfare services.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
