Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber FAQs

Hyperbaric oxygen chamber, also known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber or HBO (Hyperbaric Oxygen), is a device used in the medical field that can provide pressure greater than normal pressure and saturate pure oxygen for human inhalation.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a non-invasive treatment method that allows patients to inhale large amounts of pure oxygen to increase the concentration and partial pressure of oxygen in the blood, allowing more oxygen to enter the body’s tissues. This can accelerate wound healing, increase the activity of white blood cells, enhance the body’s antibacterial ability, and improve and restore some functional disorders caused by hypoxia.

There are several stages during a typical therapy.

• The first stage is compression in which the chamber is pressurised to the prescribed pressure
• You may feel warm for a few minutes at the start of therapy
• You may feel a slight pressure in your ears or sinuses during the session
• The chamber is maintained at this pressure (depth) while you breathe in the oxygen for the length of time prescribed in your programme (60-90 minutes) as much as 120 minutes if required.
• You may feel sleepy during the therapy
• The chamber is then depressurised, and the therapy is finished
• You may feel cool and slightly tired at the end of the therapy

Mild side effects may include ear discomfort or temporary fatigue. In rare cases, more serious side effects such as oxygen toxicity can occur, but these are usually preventable with proper treatment protocols.

Each HBOT session typically lasts between 60 to 90 minutes. The duration depends on the condition being treated and the protocol used by the healthcare provider.

The ‘40-hour protocol’ is considered by experts as the gold standard for many of the benefits that can be achieved with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. But everyone is different, so each client should have a therapy programme personalised to their needs.

A soft chamber is typically less pressurized and used for wellness purposes or mild conditions, while a hard chamber can reach higher pressures and is often used for more serious medical treatments. Soft chambers are portable and more affordable, whereas hard chambers offer medical-grade treatments.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help with a range of conditions, including but not limited to: chronic wounds, decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, infections, and sports injuries. Always consult with a medical professional to see if HBOT is right for you.

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