Product Description
One of the most common questions people ask us about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) other than "Will it help
me?" is "What's it like inside the chamber?" Some folks get concerned that the small area inside a chamber might
make them feel claustrophobic or that the increased pressure will feel overwhelming.
Other people wonder if there's a difference between a soft chamber and a hard chamber, or whether high pressure is
better than low pressure.
Fortunately, these are fairly straightforward questions to answer. But first, let's give a little background.
The Pressure
Pressure (what puts the BARIC in hyperbaric) is part of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy's secret sauce. At normal atmospheric
pressure (1 ATA), oxygen in the air you breathe is picked up in the lungs by the red blood cells, and carried throughout
the body by the circulatory system - the network of arteries and vessels through which blood travels. This is how most
medication gets delivered as well.
However, when you increase atmospheric pressure (that's where HYPER comes from), oxygen is forced into all of the
fluids and tissues of the body, including places the circulatory system doesn't reach.
The Oxygen
Oxygen speeds healing in all kinds of tissues (bone, muscle, organ), and is also:
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-viral
Anti-microbial
These effects are valuable for responding to a wide range of conditions.
Pressure + Oxygen = Healing
Pressure and oxygen together allow for all manner of healing on genetic, physiological, and energetic levels. But not all
pressure is created equal.
High Pressure (over 2 ATA) is generally good for acute, immediate, critical issues like decompression sickness,
dangerous burns, life-threatening infections, and crush injuries.
High pressure treatments generally take place in a hospital setting using a hard chamber, and with patients breathing
100% oxygen. These treatments, which need to be carefully monitored for oxygen toxicity and any potential adverse
effects on the nervous system. We should also note that insurance only covers HBOT for FDA-approved conditions.
Low pressure (1.75 ATA) and Mild HBOT (1.5 ATA and below) generally works well for longer term, chronic conditions.
At Hyperbaric Vermont, we use soft chambers at 1.3 ATA, with patients breathing approximately 95% oxygen. 1.3 ATA
is much less challenging on the nervous system, and at 95% oxygen, there is no danger of building up oxygen toxicity.
Curiously enough, there have been HBOT studies which used less than 1.3 ATA as a control, and discovered that even
a little bit of increased pressure has the capacity to be an "active biological intervention."
Chamber Construction
The material the chamber is made of - basically hard vs. soft - has little relevance. What's more important is the level
of pressure required to treat your particular condition.
Of course, every person is different, and specific needs and conditions will dictate any individual's course of treatment.
Inside The Chamber
once you get inside the hyperbaric chamber, we turn on motorized compressors to inflate the chamber and an
oxygen concentrator to send you oxygen. The concentrator is a simple device which pulls nitrogen out of room air,
and sends you enriched (between 92-97%) oxygen.
Both our horizontal and vertical chambers are made of translucent material, and have windows, so there is a great
deal of light and a feeling of spaciousness - even when the diameter of the chambers isn't that large.
Once the chamber is fully inflated, a member of our patient care team will start closing a valve which will slowly
bring the pressure in the chamber up to 1.3 ATA. While we can hold you at a lower pressure if needed, the chambers
are automatically set to go to a maximum of 1.3 ATA, and cannot go any higher.
You won't feel the pressure increase physically - there's no feeling of being squeezed by a boa constrictor or having
an elephant standing on your head. However, you might feel pressure change in your ears, much like when you're
taking off or landing in a plane.
Similar to takeoff and landing, there are easy ways to clear your ears, including chewing gum (which we can provide)
or holding your nose and blowing gently. Our team can also work with you to manage the rate of pressure change for
your greatest degree of comfort.
Once you're at pressure, you'll remain in the chamber for an hour or so. While many people watch movies, read, or
talk on the phone, we generally encourage patients to close their eyes and relax. It's a great opportunity to nap knowing
that NOBODY is going to bug you while you're in the chamber!
Our staff will check in on you periodically to make sure you're comfortable. You'll also have a 2-way radio to communicate
with staff whenever you like.
Ending The Session
At the end of your session, the whole process will be reversed. A member of our patient care team will slowly open the
valve and release the pressure in the chamber. Hopefully you'll have had a nice nap, and will come out feeling refreshed.
Hyperbaric Chamber Application
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing in oxygen in a pressurized chamber.
While the primary purpose of HBOT is to treat various medical conditions, there have been suggestions that it may
have positive effects on weight loss as well.
HBOT increases the amount of oxygen delivered to the body's tissues, including adipose tissue (fat). This increased
oxygen availability can potentially enhance metabolic processes, such as fat breakdown and energy production.
Additionally, HBOT has been linked to improved blood circulation and oxygenation, which may help facilitate the
removal of toxins and waste products from fat cells.
What happens after hyperbaric oxygen therapy?
Toward the end of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, your healthcare provider will gradually decrease the pressure
inside your chamber so your body can adjust to the pressure outside of the chamber.
Your healthcare provider will remove you from the chamber or help you remove your mask or hood. Then, they'll
examine some of your vital signs, including your blood pressure and pulse, and check your ears. If you have diabetes,
they'll test your blood sugar (glucose).
Once your healthcare provider determines that you no longer need monitoring, you can change back into your clothes and leave.
You may feel sleepy after hyperbaric oxygen therapy. It isn't necessary to have a family member or friend drive you home,
but it might be a good idea.
Is hyperbaric oxygen healthy?
Yes, hyperbaric oxygen is healthy. It's pure oxygen, which helps your immune system fight bacteria and generate stem cells.
Stem cells are special cells in your body that help create other types of important cells, including blood cells, brain cells and
muscle cells.
Why is hyperbaric oxygen therapy used?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps your body heal. To work properly, the tissues in your body must have enough oxygen.
If your tissues are injured, they need even more oxygen. The increased pressure in hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps
your blood carry oxygen through your body, especially injured tissues. It also helps your white blood cells protect your
body from infection.
Product Parameters
Specification
| Product name |
HBOT Hyperbaric oxygen chamber |
| Product specifications |
10L,15L |
| Oxygen production |
Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) |
| Oxygen concentration |
30%(V/V)~90%(V/V) |
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