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HOW DO YOU GET HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY?

All referrals are on a self help basis and made through your medical practitioner or consultant here on the Isle of Man. This referral is then put to our team of professionals for consideration dependent on your medical condition, injury or illness and the benefits it will be to yourself. Availability is of course subject to what space is available per session at the time of commencement of treatments.

HOW OFTEN IS HYPERBARIC OXYGEN ADMINISTERED?

A variety of factors determine the treatment protocol. Acute conditions may require a treatment of a period of ten days or less, while chronic conditions may require therapy over a few months. Although treatment schedules will vary, most treatments will be administered during one to two hour sessions once or twice a day several times a week.

WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?

The first stage of treatment is compression, in which the pressure inside the system is gradually increased. The temperature increase a little but is later adjusted to a comfortable level. You will feel fullness in your ear which is similar to driving over the mountain road, or in an aircraft. The outer ear and middle ear equalise themselves naturally and during the pressurisation this continues to happen. Instructions are provided at the patient briefing as to help clear the pressure and relieve any temporary discomfort that may occur. When the treatment is completed, normal pressure is restored slowly.

When you are instructed you clean and place the oxygen mask on your face covering your nose and mouth and breathe normally. If at any time you wish to take the mask off you can do so.

Throughout your treatment our staff our watching you on the CCTV and also listening of the Audio system should you wish to speak to them.

The chamber itself does not go anywhere, (I.e. into the river), nobody gets wet and it is amazing how large the chamber is inside. (More leg and head room than being in an aircraft).

WHEN DO YOU START?

When are team has reviewed the redacted medical history along with your condition along with all necessary documentation, you’ll be invited to attend a patient briefing where everything will be explained with regards, what to wear, what to bring, and what to do along with what you will experience. You can ask questions and will be shown everything required to attend a session of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

The risks associated with hyperbaric oxygen are minimal. However, some patients may experience a few side effects.

The most common complications are:

• Sinus squeeze
• Temporary changes in vision
• Fatigue

WHAT DO I WEAR?

WE require our patients wear 100% cotton or natural fibre clothing (wool, linen).

WHAT DO YOU BRING?

A traditional book or magazine along with an open bottle of water to drink. No electronic devices are permitted in the chamber.

WHERE DO YOU PARK?

Quarterbridge Car Park please. Walk on the pavement in front of the fire station and the follow the footpath between the Fire Station and McDonalds to our front door at the rear of the Fire Training Area.

NOT SURE?

If you are a little unsure about having treatment but are in need of hyperbaric oxygen therapy ring us and we will set up a time for you to come down and have a look around sit in the chamber, have a chat and explain what happens on a one to one basis which out pressurising the system but just closing the door.