Hyperbaric Chamber
During the treatment, the pressure in the room is two times higher than normal air pressure so you may feel a sensation of pressure in the ears.
This can usually be relieved by swallowing or yawning. The treatment is typically painless and is usually administered in a series of sessions over a period of time. This increased pressure is what allows oxygen to more readily dissolve into the blood and diffuse throughout your body.
Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) involves breathing high levels of pure oxygen in a pressurised chamber.
Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBOT) involves breathing high levels of pure oxygen in a pressurised chamber.
Oxygen under pressure becomes soluble so hyperbaric oxygenation creates the ideal environment for oxygen to dissolve into the plasma (liquid part of the blood) ensuring larger quantities of oxygen is delivered to the cells through the body.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a well-established treatment for decompression sickness, a potential risk of scuba diving. Other conditions treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy include:
- Serious infections.
- Bubbles of air in blood vessels.
- Wounds that may not heal because of diabetes or radiation injury.
This extra oxygen helps fight bacteria. It also triggers the release of substances called growth factors and stem cells, which promote healing