CENTER FOR UNDERWATER AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE Patient info

Instructions for hyperbaric oxygen therapy

Treatment with oxygen therapy inside the Our Centre is equipped with a hyperbaric hyperbaric chamber is one of the safest chamber that has an ability to provide therapy for therapeutic procedures with very rare and mild 8 seated or 2 lying patients. It is equipped with undesirable effects which can be avoided if you modern medical equipment, safety measures, follow prescribed instructions. In order to get communication systems and video surveillance. better prepared for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Each HBOT treatment is supervised by medical our Center we kindly ask you to read the following staff inside the chamber and also outside. instructions carefully.

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF HBOT

1. Increased pressure combined with breathing 5. Alleviates oxygen deficiency (hypoxia) 100% oxygen increases oxygen 6. Improves blood quality (increases filtration) concentration 10 to 20 times the normal 7. Improves the immune defense of the concentration in the human body organism 2. It increases the concentration of oxygen in 8. Works against microorganisms (bacteria, tissues despite the damage to the circulation fungi...) 3. Stimulates growth of new blood vessels and 9. It has an anti-inflammatory effect rebuilds existing ones 10. Wound healing 4. In healthy individuals and athletes HBOT helps regenerate and recover muscles and 11. Reduces tissue edema

has a positive effect on many organ systems 12. Raises the general psychophysical condition.

HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY (HBOT)

SAFETY MEASURES AND RULES OF BEHAVIOR

PERSONAL HYGIENE

cleanliness of your fingernails and toenails. Nail Before each treatment complete personal polish has to be removed and any leftovers of hygiene with pH neutral soap and shampoo is acetone well washed with plain water. We advise required. Pay special attention to skin of your you to go to the toilet before beginning your face, neck, arms and legs. treatment. Before every treatment complete hygiene of teeth and mouth is required. Pay attention to

DRESS AND FOOTWEAR

100% pure cotton and free of residues of Before the start of the treatment, staff will cosmetics. It’s strictly forbidden to wear a metal give you the cotton clothing provided by our braided bra, belts, synthetic and woolen suits. It’s Centre which will be exclusively yours during the necessary to bring home slippers without metal treatment period. Underwear and socks must be parts and without oil and lacquer based coating.

COSMETICS AND JEWELRY

hair spray, nail polish, oil and lotion creams, Use of any kind of makeup and cosmetic vaseline, gel, glycerin, gel for body and hair, and products is strictly forbidden (face powder, wearing jewelry). mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, deodorant, perfume,

MEDICAL AIDS

documentation (manufacturer certificate) which Medical devices (pacemakers etc.) or states that the device can function normally under implants for which the patient supplies increased atmospheric pressure are allowed.

FOOD AND DRINK

It’s strictly forbidden to take food and drinks It’s strictly forbidden to drink alcoholic and into the chamber. carbonated drinks the day before and on the day of the treatment. Take your chronic medication Before the treatment eat lightly, preferably according to the normal schedule unless the foods that do not bloat. Avoid heavy, spicy and doctor in the Center has determined otherwise.. greasy food, and also drink enough fluids.

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IT IS STRICTLY TO FORBIDDEN TO CARRY THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE THE HYPERBARIC CHAMBER:

Cigarettes, matches, lighters and other flammable things

Pillows, blankets

Heating devices (handheld heaters...)

Objects with hollow spaces (thermos bottle, electric bulbs...)

Metal objects (wristwatches...)

Electrical and electronic devices (cell phones, radio, console games, kids toys...)

Various solutions (alcohol, glue, perfume and detergents...)

Sharp objects (knives, needles...)

Various pumps and sprays.

THE TREATMENT

BEFORE THE TREATMENT

Please do not bring items of value or money with you. The staff of the Center is not responsible for your personal belongings (money, jewelry and other valuables).

final check of your condition. After everything is Check in for treatment 30 minutes before the checked and secured the door of the hyperbaric beginning of your therapy (appointments are at chamber will be closed and communication link 09.00, 11.00 or 13.00) with the chamber operator will be checked .After After the check in the staff will show you to checking the patients, communication and the changing room, give you a locker and special security systems the chamber will begin with cotton clothes for use in hyperbaric chamber. increasing the atmospheric pressure. Then they will measure your vital signs and take you to the hyperbaric chamber. There you will sit on your place and the medical staff will perform a

DURING THE HBOT TREATMENT

or you will feel that your ears are clogged. If you As the pressure starts to increase you will feel any kind of a pain you need to say STOP and soon need to being equalizing the pressure in the the operator will stop the chamber until the middle ear with VALSALVA MANEUVER by symptoms are gone. moving the lower jaw or by drinking water. Otherwise, you will feel lightly picking in your ears

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VALSALVA MANEUVER: Hold your nose air is constantly passing through the chamber to with the thumb and the forefinger (first and maintain a clean atmosphere, which can be very second finger of the hand)f that no air can pass noisy but it is the normal sound of a chamber through your nose. Take a deep breath through operation. You are obliged to listen carefully and your mouth, and then close it. Slowly begin to follow the instruction of medical staff within and blow throw your nose, while still maintaining it out of the chamber. You are obliged to sit in the closed with your fingers, until the pressure within chair which you have been assigned. During the ears and sinuses equalizes. As the pressure treatment you are not allowed to talk to other increases there will also be a subjective feeling of patients around you; exceptionally with medical warmth present. The sensation of heat will staff inside the chamber in case of need and/or stabilize with constant pressure. When the any problem. The mask is set up and removed by pressure stabilizes so will the sensation of heat. medical staff inside chamber. During the With pressure decreasing the heat sensation will treatment stay calm, do not panic, concentrate on also decrease. It is possible that a chamber will your breathing rhythm which must be of normal be a little bit foggy which is completely normal depth and frequency, and non-forcible. Also, due to moisture condensation. During therapy the holding your breath can result in lung injury.

AFTER HBOT TREATMENT

in vision which will subside and return back to It is normal that you feel tired. Sometimes normal within 6-8 weeks after the end of the patients state that after the treatment they feel treatment. Until you see how your body responds dizzy, which usually does not last long and does to therapy we advise you to have someone with not interfere with normal daily activities. In rare you to take you to the Center and home for the cases patients can develops temporary changes first couple of treatments.

Please let us know if you will be absent from a treatment.

For all medical problems or possible side effects please let us know.

In case of cold, flu, stomach flu or any kind of acute illness during HBOT please contact the staff of Center personally or by telephone.

IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS YOU WILL ENDANGER YOUR SAFETY AS WELL AS THE SAFETY OF OTHER PATIENTS AND STAFF OF THE CENTER!!!

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