How should patients prepare for HBOT?
Only clean cotton clothing is allowed in the chamber. No cosmetics, perfumes, hair preparations, deodorants, wigs, or jewelry will be allowed in the chamber. The Hyperbaricist needs to know if any drugs are being taken by the patient, and patients are advised not to take alcohol or carbonated drinks in the four hours prior to treatment. In most cases, patients should give up smoking and any other tobacco products during the treatment period as these interfere with the body’s ability to transport oxygen.
