*PLEASE NOTE THE REASONS FOR CONTRAINDICATION:
* Congestive Heart Failure: Hyperbaric can exacerbate congestive heart failure and/or flash pulmonary edema.
*Fever: Can lower the seizure threshold during treatment.
*Obstructive lung disease/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)/asthma: You could lose the hypoxic drive to breathe.
*Contact lenses: They need to be gas permeable, no hard contact lenses.
*Septic Wounds: HBOT use for regular wound healing is wonderful – we do not recommend entering the HBOT chamber for any wounds that are septic, pus filled, oozing, etc.
*Recent eye/retinal/cataract surgery or optic neuritis: Buckle procedure can have air trapped, other procedures can leave bubbles inside and usually require a few months waiting period before initiation of treatment.
*Current upper respiratory infection: There’s a concern for the ability to equalize on the descent or risk of reverse sinus block on the ascent, both of these situations can lead to barotrauma.
History of seizures: We recommend that the seizures need to be controlled before initiation of treatment, monitor therapeutic levels, and may require lower treatment pressures.
*Pacemaker/implantable devices (ports, stents, etc.): There is a possibility of malfunction under pressure, if the device delivers a shock in 100% oxygen environment could ignite a fire. Do not recommend entering the HBOT chamber if you have any ports in the body. We do recommend checking with your physician beforehand if you have any stents.
*Claustrophobia/confinement anxiety: If it’s mild we will support you through the process. It’s definitely worth a try!
