What is the difference between a Monoplace and Multiplace Chamber?
A hyperbaric chamber is a container/vessel/room built to withstand an increased internal pressure. They are generally cylindrical, spherical, or rectangular. Hyperbaric treatments may be carried out in either a monoplace or multiplace chamber. The former accommodates a single patient and the entire chamber is pressurized with 100% oxygen, which the patient breathes directly. The latter holds two or more people (patients, support personnel, observers) and the chamber is pressurized with plain air; the patients breathe 100% oxygen within a hood (some facilities use masks). Mobile Hyperbaric Centers uses only multiplace chambers. Multiplace chambers are usually constructed in steel and monoplace units are mainly acrylic. Multiplace chambers have port-holes or small windows and comfortable seating is provided.
