HYPERBARIC OXYGEN CHAMBER
About HOC
A hyperbaric oxygen chamber is a pressurized room where patients breathe pure oxygen to treat a variety of conditions.
How it works
_ The chamber’s air pressure is increased to 1.5 to 3 times higher than normal air pressure.
_ The increased pressure helps the lungs collect more oxygen.
_ The body absorbs more oxygen from the blood, which can help heal wounds, fight infection, and stimulate new blood vessel growth.
What it’s used for
_ Treating decompression sickness in scuba divers
_ Treating carbon monoxide poisoning
_ Treating diabetic foot ulcers
_ Treating severe burns
_ Treating some types of wounds
_ Treating altitude sickness
Who uses it undersea medicine specialists, hospitals, and outpatient centers.
How it’s delivered
_ Patients breathe pure oxygen through a head tent
_ The therapy is usually provided once daily for approximately six weeks
_ The therapy must be provided five days a week to be effective
