We provide safe, productive and private hyperbaric oxygen therapy with a detailed orientation. You will undergo a slow compression and decompression of oxygen while inside the chamber. During treatment you may watch movies, listen to music, or sleep. Your hyperbaric oxygen consultant will discuss with you the number of treatments you need, rang- ing from six to forty. You will usually be in the chamber for around two hours for each treatment. However, you may be at the Wound Care Center a little longer, as the doctor may need to see you. While inside the chamber, please inform the attendant if the pressure is too great for your ears. He /she can stop or slow the rate of pressurization until you are comfortable.
You will also need to clear your ears more often by sipping water and/or swallowing, pinching your nose and blowing, or yawning. Alert a wound care staff member concerning the following:
- If you develop a cold, the flu, or any congestion
- If there is any possibility you may be pregnant
- If you develop nausea or vomiting
- If you develop an ear or sinus infection
- If you change medications
- If you have not eaten breakfast
- If you are diabetic and did not take your insulin These needs will be addressed medically.