HBOT speeds the healing of wounds by bringing oxygenated blood to tissues in urgent need of high levels of oxygen. Damaged blood vessels in the body cause fluid to be released into tissues, which then leaks and causes swelling. This swelling takes oxygen away from the damaged cells and the tissue begins to die in those areas.
HBOT can reduce the swelling in the body and flood the tissues with oxygen. The higher pressure in the Oxygen Booth increases the amount of oxygen in the blood plasma. HBOT attempts to break the cycle of swelling, oxygen deprivation and tissue death.
HBOT can prevent “reperfusion injury.” This is the severe tissue damage that occurs when blood supply returns to tissues after they are “deprived” of oxygen. When the blood supply is interrupted, a series of events in the damaged cells leads to the release of harmful oxygen molecules.
These molecules can cause damage to tissues. This damage often cannot be undone. The molecules cause blood vessels to clamp shut and blood-flow to stop. HBOT encourages the body to detect the problem molecules, destroy them and resume healing.
HBOT stimulates the formation of new collagen and new skin cells. It does this by stimulating the growth of new blood vessels. It also helps cells produce certain (good) substances. These attract endothelial cells that are needed for the healing of wounds, for example.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be undergone in different types of Oxygen booths:
Oxygen cabins or Oxygen Chambers built for 1 person. Several models are available in these. One from a long tube that looks like an MRI machine in which one can lie alone to luxurious larger versions in which one can sit normally and comfortably on a (massage) couch with touch screen, LCD screen, Internet, intercom system and air conditioning.
These Oxygen Chambers are available in various sizes and models and with different pressures. One “slides” oneself into the Oxygen Chamber or simply sits down in the Oxygen Chamber. The Oxygen Chambers is slowly pressurized while one inhales 95% oxygen.
Multi-place Oxygen Chambers. In this Oxygen Chamber, 2 or more people can sit at the same time. The treatment is much the same. The difference is that in this one breathes pure oxygen through masks or mouth caps.
Hard Oxygen Chamber: These Oxygen Chambers – unlike soft Oxygen Chambers – have a hard exterior and are (sometimes) movable. These are often used in relaxation rooms, health centers and hospitals. Be sure to check out our selection of Hard Oxygen Rooms for businesses.
Throughout the hyperbaric oxygen session, one can wear ordinary clothing. For his/her own safety, items such as lighters or battery-operated devices are not allowed in the hyperbaric oxygen chamber at higher pressures.
It may also be necessary to remove petroleum-based hair and skin care products as they are a potential fire hazard. For more tips or safety precautions, you can always contact us or read the package insert. This way you will succeed in preparing yourself and your clients optimally for sessions in your hyperbaric Oxygen cabin.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was first used 300 years ago. This popular and effective therapy was first tried professionally in the 1940s when the U.S. Navy used it to treat deep-sea divers with decompression sickness. In the 1960s, the therapy was also used to treat carbon monoxide poisoning.
Today, it is still used to treat sick divers and people with carbon monoxide poisoning (including firefighters and miners). It is also approved for more than a dozen conditions ranging from burns to bone disorders:
The blood transports the extra oxygen one breathes in throughout the body and supplies oxygen to the damaged tissues that need more oxygen so they can begin to heal. In higher pressure Oxygen booths, one can sometimes feel lightheaded after a session, but this is very rare.
During a session, one can simply relax, and sit or lie down. He/she can breathe comfortably in our Oxygen Rooms. Sessions often last between 45 minutes to 300 minutes, depending on the reason for treatment.
HBOT is completely safe and almost all people may undergo this therapy. A number of hospitals offer treatments in Oxygen Chambers. Sometimes it is often interesting to purchase your own Oxygen Chamber.
The ears may feel dull at first. This is because then the pressure inside the hyperbaric Oxygen chamber is increased. This dull feeling lasts only a short time and can be compared to when one is on an airplane or in the mountains. By swallowing or chewing gum, the ears quickly return to pain-free and normal.
Growing old in a healthy way is a global aspiration, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help your clients achieve this goal. By inhaling pure oxygen in an Oxygen Chamber with increased atmospheric pressure, the concentration of oxygen in the blood increases and promotes healing and recovery at the cellular level.
Studies have shown that hyperbaric oxygen therapy offers several health benefits, including reducing inflammation, promoting tissue repair, and stimulating the growth of new blood vessels.
These effects positively impact a variety of conditions associated with aging. Think: chronic wounds, neurological problems and even delayed healing after surgical procedures.
By improving oxygen supply to tissues and organs, hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps maintain good long-term health. It also plays a role in slowing the aging process by promoting cell regeneration and reducing stress.
So hyperbaric oxygen therapy holds great promise, but you should be aware that it is not a panacea and only serves as a “part” of a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise, a healthy diet and avoiding bad habits remain important for good health in old age.
People who exercise a lot can often feel tired and exhausted. In addition to adequate rest, it is also important for them to take in plenty of oxygen. Oxygen – more specifically, pure oxygen – has many positive effects on our bodies.
Athletes and sports enthusiasts nowadays make massive use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. HBOT is very well known for promoting body recovery as well as sports performance. Pure oxygen accelerates the healing of minor injuries after sports, as well as wound healing. An increase in oxygen in the blood, cells and tissues also improves endurance and athletic performance.
Oxygen therapy helps many athletes perform better. Below we give you a brief overview of the main benefits of oxygen therapy for your patients: