How does a patient receive HBOT?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is administered to a patient in a pressurized chamber. The hyperbaric chamber can be made of steel, aluminum, and/or clear acrylic. In this chamber the gas can be compressed to a pressure that is greater than sea level (1 ATA). There are in essence two types of hyperbaric chambers, monoplace hyperbaric and multiplace. Monoplace Hyperbaric Chambers: A monoplace hyperbaric chamber is a system that accommodates one patient at a time. This chamber is typically pressurized with 100% oxygen so that the patient receives by breathing the chamber atmosphere. A mask or a hood is not needed. A monoplace hyperbaric chamber can be pressurized to 3 ATA. Critically ill patients requiring extensive life support equipment can be treated in a BARA-MED or BARA-MED XD monoplace hyperbaric chamber. Multiplace Hyperbaric Chambers: A multiplace hyperbaric chamber is a system that can accommodate two or more occupants. An attendant usually remains inside with the patients. The chambe
