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The air we breathe contains 21% oxygen. Our red blood cells carry the oxygen by way of plasma to distribute it throughout the body to where it is needed most. When there is a restriction (occlusion) in blood flow due to surgery, illness or injury, the red blood cells block the blood vessel and are unable to transfer oxygen to the cells on the other side of the occlusion. This causes swelling and starves the area of oxygen, causing hypoxia (a lack of oxygen). When this occurs, the tissue begins to break down. With hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), the patient breathes 100% oxygen under pressure. The increased amount of oxygen combined with pressurizing the patient causes the oxygen to diffuse into the blood plasma. This oxygen-rich plasma is able to travel past the restriction, diffusing up to three times further into the tissue. The pressurized environment helps to reduce swelling and discomfort, while providing the body with at least 10-15 times its normal supply of oxygen to help repair tissue damaged by the original occlusion or subsequent hypoxic condition. Hyperbaric oxygenation directly increases the saturative effects of tissue oxygenation, slowing and reversing hypoxia induced tissue death – restoring blood supply to the compromised region by the development of new capillary networks (angiogenesis), enabling the body to alter the course and impact of the disease process.

At our facility, HBOT is administered in a private monoplace hyperbaric chamber made of clear acrylic. This allows our trained technologists to closely monitor the patient and allows the patient to see outside the chamber. The chamber will be pressurized with pure oxygen per the physician’s order. Patients are in constant view and able to communicate with the attending technologist via an outside intercom. While in the chamber, you may watch your favorite show, stream a movie, listen to music, take a nap, or just rest.

Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center, patient safety is our top concern. Our patients are continuously monitored by experienced staff while going through their treatment. There are minimal risks at the depths and duration we treat our patients. Because of the increased oxygen concentration and increased atmospheric pressure, certain safety measures are needed. You will be reminded before each hyperbaric treatment not to bring anything that could be dangerous in the increased oxygen environments. Items such as matches, patches, lighters, hearing aids, watches, petroleum, alcohol-based dressings and electronic devices are not permitted in the hyperbaric chamber.

While in the chamber, you will be breathing pure oxygen while being pressurized per the physician’s orders. When the chamber starts to pressurize, you will start to feel your ears pop like being on an airplane. When you reach pressure, the oxygen does not smell, taste or feel any different than the air you’re breathing outside. It’s like lying on the sofa at home watching TV. There is a constant flow of oxygen filling in at the head of the chamber and it is filtered out through the foot. This helps regulate a comfortable temperature. Treatment time can take up to 90 minutes. When your treatment time is up, the chamber will begin its ascent. This only takes a few minutes, then your treatment will be over. After treatment, it is important to drink water, eat healthy, and rest.

Prior to treatment, please avoid alcohol or carbonated drinks. It’s best to avoid smoking and any other tobacco products during your treatment period, as they interfere with the body’s ability to transport oxygen. This will directly affect the time it takes you to heal. We ask that patients come into treatment as if they just got out of the shower. We do not mean you must shower and come straight over, but due to safety reasons we cannot allow you to enter the hyperbaric chamber with anything on your body. Please remove all lotions, hair products, perfumes, etc.

Due to safety reasons, patients are only allowed to wear 100% cotton clothing inside the chamber. Cotton does not carry static like synthetic fibers. Patients can bring their own clothing to change into prior to treatment, but be aware that patient clothing must be approved by our Safety Director prior to treatment. Alternatively, we can provide you with hyperbaric-approved clothing onsite.