How exactly is HBOT administered?
Monoplace chamber: Before going into the monoplace chamber, the patient is required to remove all clothing and put on a 100% cotton gown. Once they are lying comfortably on the transfer gurney, it will be slid into the chamber. After the door closes, the gentle hiss of the incoming oxygen used to pressurize the chamber will be heard. As pressure develops in the chamber, the patient will notice a slight warming. They will also feel a fullness in their ears and should begin ear clearing procedures. When compression is complete, the need for ear clearing ceases. The patient may now rest, watch TV, view a video tape or listen to music. During decompression, the chamber becomes cooler and the patient will feel a slight popping sensation in their ears as they adjust to the changing pressure. There is no need to clear the ears during decompression. No oxygen mask is required in this chamber because the entire chamber is filled with oxygen. Multiplace chamber: Treatment in the multiplace chamb
