What is allowed in the hyperbaric chamber/What do I wear?
Basically, patients are instructed to wear cotton undergarments and leave everything else at home or in the car if possible. Each patient is issued hospital scrubs to wear daily. Each patient is also given a bottle with something to drink, as well as a blanket to use as needed. ITEMS FORBIDDEN IN THE HYPERBARIC CHAMBER: FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY PLEASE DO NOT BRING THESE ITEMS INTO THE HYPERBARIC OXYGEN CHAMBER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. IF YOU CANNOT MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE INFORM THE NURSE AND YOUR TREATMENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED. Matches/Lighters Cigarettes Jewelry (must be removed or covered with white tape) Battery powered equipment (e.g. headphones, watches, hearing aids) All flammable fabrics – wool/synthetics Street clothing – wool, silk, “satin” type undergarments Metallic Objects – bobby pins, hair clips, car keys, etc. Newspaper, magazines (paperback books are permitted) Oils and grease (hair preparations, sunscreen, skin lotion) Hairspray/Hair Gel Makeup/Perf
