Trauma Treatment Center
Iron Swords 2023
We extend our gratitude to the Sagol and Arison families for their significant contributions to the recovery of hundreds of 2023 War victims.
General information:
The ongoing war has exposed tens of thousands of civilians to life-threatening and horrifying scenes. In many cases, these traumatizing events are followed by a traumatic response, which may manifest as re-experiencing, severe anxiety, confusion, and dissociation.
While most individuals, with adequate support and treatment, can recover from their initial response, some may develop long-term symptoms that meet the criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Existing literature suggests that up to 30% of individuals who have experienced extraordinary combat events, such as the Second Lebanon War, the 2014 Gaza War, and the tragic events of 9/11, will develop PTSD. Among civilians exposed to extreme events within their own homes, PTSD rate is expected to be even higher.
Several factors, including the extent of exposure, the intensity of the events, and their unexpected occurrence in a seemingly safe environment, contribute to the risk of developing PTSD.
Rapid and professional treatment offers hope in preventing the transition from the initial response to full-blown PTSD.
The Trauma Treatment Center at the Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh)
The PTSD unit at the Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research, Shamir Medical Center, is at the forefront of research and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD ). Comprising a multidisciplinary team of physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, physiologists, and physiotherapists, the Center is internationally renowned for its expertise in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).
In the context of the 2023 war, our primary objective is to provide rapid, personalized treatment to support a swift return to normal life
Our professional Trauma Center team will offer a wide array of treatments, ranging from trauma-focused yoga and acupuncture to advanced psychiatric interventions, including inpatient care.
It's important to note that our PTSD unit has extensive experience in the field trauma and has successfully treated diverse populations, including combat soldiers with severe PTSD, adults who developed PTSD after non-military events, and adults who experienced childhood trauma.
The unit has developed an innovative treatment protocol for severe, treatment-resistant PTSD. This groundbreaking approach utilizes newly developed HBOT protocols that have demonstrated the ability to induce neuroplasticity and repair damaged brain tissue, resulting in significant improvements in PTSD symptoms and quality of life. The new treatment protocol, with the support of the Ministry of Defense, is currently being administered to combat soldiers suffering from PTSD due to exposure to combat events.
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Contact Us:
To schedule appointments and for further details:
Call us at +972-8-9772712
Email us at: PTSD-hbo@shamir.gov.il OR kerendb@shamir.gov.il
Research
Keren Doenyas-Barak, Ilan Kutz, Erez Lang, Amir Assouline, Amir Hadanny, Kristoffer C. Aberg, Gabriela Levi, Ilia Beberashvili, Avi Mayo and Shai Efrati
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Veterans With Combat-Associated Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial
Keren Doenyas-Barak, Ilan Kutz, Erez Lang, Gabriela Levi & Shai Efrati
Memory surfacing among veterans with PTSD receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Amir Hadanny & Shai Efrati
Treatment Of Persistent Post Concussion Syndrom Due To Mild TBI
Amir Hadanny, Joseph Maroon & Shai Efrati
The Efficacy Of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy In Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Review And Clinical Guidlines
Shai Efrati & Eshel Ben-Jacob
Reflections On The Neurotherapeutic Effects Of Hyperbaric Oxygen
Dr Keren Doenyas-Barak, Dr Ilan Kutz, Ms Gabriela Levi, Dr Erez Lang, Prof. Ilia Beberashvili & Prof. Shai Efrati
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Veterans With Treatment-resistant PTSD: A Longitudinal Follow-up Study
Keren Doenyas-Barak, Merav Catalogna, Ilan Kutz, Gabriela Levi, Amir HadannyID, Sigal Tal, Shir Daphna Tekoha, Efrat Sasson,Yarden Shechter & Shai Efrati
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves symptoms, brain’s microstructure and functionality in veterans with treatment resistant post-traumatic stress disorder: A prospective, randomized, controlled trial
Hadanny Amir & Efrati Shai
Hyperoxic Hypoxic Paradox Biomolecules
Susan R. Andrews & Paul G. Harch
Harch's Dose Response Curve
Keren Doenyas-Barak, Ilan Kutz, Erez Lang, Rachel Merzbach, Rachel Lev Wiesel, Rahav Boussi-Gross & Shai Efrati
Frontiers Review
Gil Suzin, Keren Doenyas-Barak, Amir Hadanny, Mohammed Elamir , Roger Miller & Shai Efrati
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Military Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Elderly Veterans: Case Studies, Literature Review, and Discussion
Doenyas-Barak Keren, Kutz Ilan, Lang Erez, Assulin Amir, Hadanny Amir, Kristoffer Aberg, Gabriela Levi, Ilia Beberashvili, Mayo Avi & Efrati Shai
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Veterans Suffering from Combat-associated PostTraumatic Stress Disorder: A Randomized, Sham-controlled Clinical Trial