Portable Hyperbaric Chamber: Use & Safety Guidelines

Hyperbaric therapy places you in a sealed chamber with an increased oxygen content to elevate oxygen levels in your blood. Hyperbaric therapy may serve as a method to treat certain chronic conditions, improve wound healing and train for high-altitude athletic events. Only use hyperbaric oxygen therapy under a doctor's supervision, and follow manufacturer instructions closely for your specific portable hyperbaric chamber. Portable hyperbaric chambers are only approved to treat altitude sickness.

Instructions

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  Consult with your doctor before beginning hyperbaric therapy. If you have ear problems, chronic disease or seizure disorders, you may be at a higher risk of side effects, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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  Assemble your portable hyperbaric chamber according to the manufacturer's directions.

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  Turn on the air compressor to increase the pressure in your hyperbaric chamber. Typical values range between 1.3 and 1.5 atmospheres of pressure, according to Healing Dives, a portable hyperbaric chamber manufacturer.

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  Enter the hyperbaric chamber, and seal the entrance to prevent pressure from leaking.

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  Adjust the pressure in your ears as you would on an airplane ride for comfort.

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  Remain in the chamber for 60 to 90 minutes, then repeat as instructed by your doctor. For acute altitude sickness, two sessions a day for five to seven days per week is a typical regimen, according to Healing Dives.