What
are Treatments like?
HBOT
is safe, painless, and non-invasive. Treatments
are delivered in either multiplace hyperbaric
chambers which can treat more than one patient
at a time, or in monoplace chambers which hold
one patient. Each treatment takes about one hour.
The patient sits or lays comfortably in the chamber
while the atmospheric pressure is gradually increased
to a level prescribed by medical protocol. The
only discomfort that may be experienced is a sensation
of popping or fullness in the ears due to the
changing pressure. While enjoying the benefits
of breathing 100% oxygen, patients can relax,
listen to music, sleep, and in some cases watch
TV.
While
some benefits may be derived from only a few treatments,
most patients require 20 or more treatments for
significant and lasting benefits. Some conditions
require treatment twice per day for several weeks.
Less serious cases, such as post-operative cosmetic
surgery healing enhancement may require 10 treatments
or less.
