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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO)

Overview

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) is a medical treatment involving breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. This increased atmospheric pressure allows more oxygen to be dissolved in the blood, which can promote healing.

How it works

During an HBO session, a patient is placed inside a chamber where the air pressure is increased. This allows for a higher concentration of oxygen to be delivered to the body's tissues.

Benefits

• Wound healing: HBO can significantly improve the healing of wounds, especially those caused by diabetes, pressure, or poor circulation.
• Tissue repair: It stimulates the growth of new blood vessels and promotes the production of collagen and skin cells.
• Anti-inflammatory effects: HBO can reduce inflammation and boost the immune system's ability to fight infection.
• Other potential benefits: While more research is needed, HBO has been studied for its potential to treat migraines and various other conditions.
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Conditions Treated by Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved HBO as a safe and effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including:

• Decompression sickness (also known as "the bends")   
• Arterial gas embolism
• Severe anemia   
• Brain and sinus infections
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Burns
• Skin grafts
• Severe soft tissue infections   
• Osteomyelitis (bone infection)   
• Compromised circulation   
• Acute traumatic ischemia (e.g., pressure ulcers)   
• Radiation injuries

Types of Hyperbaric Chambers

There are two primary types of hyperbaric chambers used in Thailand:

• Monoplace chamber: This is an individual chamber, often shaped like a tube, that can accommodate one person. It's made of clear acrylic and doesn't require a helmet. Patients can watch TV, listen to music, or converse with others during treatment.   
• Multiplace chamber: This is a larger chamber that can accommodate multiple people. Patients typically wear helmets connected to oxygen supplies and communicate with others outside the chamber using intercoms.

Hyperbaric Therapy Procedure

• Medical history and assessment: A medical professional will review your health history and conduct a physical examination to determine your suitability for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).
• Preparation: You will be asked to change into a hospital gown and remove any jewelry or metal objects.
• Chamber entry: You will enter the hyperbaric chamber and assume either a sitting or lying position. If it's a multi-person chamber, you will be provided with an oxygen mask or helmet.
• Treatment initiation: The chamber will be sealed, and the oxygen levels and air pressure will be adjusted to the optimal therapeutic settings.

Note:

• It is crucial to strictly follow the instructions given by the medical staff to prevent any potential complications.
• The therapy should ideally be scheduled when the patient is in good health and free from any illness, particularly middle ear conditions. The elevated air pressure within the hyperbaric chamber can exacerbate these conditions.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Details

Pricing and Coverage

What's included in the price:

• HBOT session: 1 session of high-pressure oxygen therapy to stimulate blood circulation
• Doctor's fee
• Hospital service fee

Package Details

• Session duration: Approximately 30-90 minutes per session
• Appointment: Advance booking is required
• Foreigners: Welcome to use the service at the same price. Please bring your passport for verification.

Pre-Treatment Preparation

• Avoid air travel: At least 8 hours before the session
• Postpone treatment: If you have a cold, stuffy nose, ear congestion, fever, or middle ear conditions. Increased air pressure in the chamber can worsen these symptoms.

Post-Treatment Care

• Avoid air travel: At least 8 hours after the session
• Ear congestion: Sip water to alleviate discomfort.

Before You Decide

What you should know:

Contraindications:

• Claustrophobia
• Cold, stuffy nose, or ear congestion
• Recent air travel (within 8 hours)
• Perforated eardrum or otitis media
• History of heart failure
• Lung conditions
• Recent ear surgery

Potential side effects:

• Fatigue, mild headache
• Temporary nearsightedness due to lens changes during treatment
• Middle ear injury, fluid leakage, or perforated eardrum during pressure changes
• Lung collapse due to pressure changes
• Seizures due to excessive oxygen supply to the central nervous system