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What are the possible risks of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)?
November 2, 2016Possible risks of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Possible risks, though rare, include the following: Barotrauma- As previously noted in an earlier blog, during pressure change. you may experience…
What Can I Expect After Daily Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Treatments?
October 31, 2016When treatment is over, you will have a second vital assessment (e.g. blood pressure, blood sugar if you are a diabetic, heart rate, etc.). You will return to your locker to change back into your…
How Will I Feel At The End Of The Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Treatment?
October 28, 2016Some patients speak of feeling fatigued after treatment; some feel energized. If you drove yourself to the chamber you will be able to drive yourself home.
What are the ways to equalize the pressure in one’s ears when in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber?
October 27, 2016As the hyperbaric chamber is pressurized, your eardrum is pushed slightly inward. This is normal, but it can be painful if you do not equalize the pressure in your middle ear. Prior to your,…
What will Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) treatment be like; mono chamber vs multi chamber?
October 26, 2016MONO-CHAMBER: Before your therapy begins, your vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, blood sugar if you are a diabetic, heart rate, etc.) will be taken to be sure they are within a normal range. You…
Are there any restrictions treating in the hyperbaric chamber?
October 25, 2016Safety is our number one priority. We have serious and strict guidelines as to what is allowed into the hyperbaric chamber. The following is allowed inside the hyperbaric chamber: Yourself; free…
What is the hyperbaric oxygen chamber like?
October 24, 2016Our facility provides a Reimers Systems "multi-place" chamber that comfortably seats 8 patients and one EMT technician also known as the Tender. The multi chamber has an entertainment system for…
How often are Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) treatments given?
October 21, 2016Patients are generally treated once a day, but some may require therapy twice a day. The number of treatments (also referred to as “dives”) prescribed for you and the duration and exact pressure…
What Can I Expect Prior to Starting Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Treatments?
October 20, 2016Hyerbaric Oxygen Therapy - what to expect All potential HBOT patients are required to have a full medical review before commencing treatment. Each consulting patient is assessed, to ensure that it…