Preparing for Your HBOT Treatment:

Adult Patient Clothing:

Patients must wear 100% cotton clothing provided by the facility. Each patient is equipped with their own 100% cotton bedding and a set of 100% cotton gown or pajamas.

Children’s Clothing:

Children’s attire should not include any Velcro attachments. While disposable diapers are allowed, cotton pants or shorts must be worn over them.

Balanced Diet:

It is recommended to have a balanced meal before your treatment to ensure optimal energy levels and overall well-being.

Drinking:

Avoid consuming caffeinated or carbonated beverages immediately before your treatment. Caffeine can lead to stomach discomfort, frequent urination, and potentially affect cardiovascular processes by elevating blood pressure levels.

Avoid Smoking:

It is strongly advised not to smoke at least two hours before or after your treatment. Smoking constricts blood vessels, reducing blood and oxygen supply to tissues, which could counteract the benefits of hyperbaric therapy.

The following items must not be worn during treatment:

  • Dentures
  • Contact lenses
  • Girdles
  • Nail polish (must be dry at least 24 hours)
  • Oral retainers
  • False eyelashes
  • Hats or caps
  • Jewelry (watches, rings, bracelets, etc.)
  • Hair accessories
  • Nylon bras
  • Nylons (hose or pantyhose)
  • Synthetics (i.e. rayon, nylon, etc.)
  • Hearing aides
  • Wigs or hair pieces
  • Support braces (unless approved by attending technician)

Before treatment you should not have used:

  • Hair spray
  • Deodorant
  • Make up
  • Liniments
  • Hair gel or mousse
  • Ointments
  • Petroleum based products/Vaseline products
  • Perfumes
  • Lotions
  • Aftershave products
  • Salves

During treatment, the following items are prohibited inside the chamber:

  • Paper products of any kind
  • Crayons
  • Toys
  • Cell phones
  • CD players
  • Pocket warmers
  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Books or newspapers
  • Lighters
  • Matches
  • Electronic games
  • Radios
  • Laptop computer

During treatment, the following items might be premitted:

  • Spectacle type eyeglasses
  • Certain types of drinking bottles (provided those bottles do not have writing or logos)