A new study just published on Feb 2011 in the journal of cancer makes a strong argument for applying hyperbaric oxygenation therapy (HBOT) for those patients who have had either surgery or radiation therapy for brain tumors. The study followed patients who had been treated with HBOT and there was a marked improvement in cognitive [...]
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Yes, HBOT is a very safe medical procedure.
The normal treatment is for a 60 minute session breathing 100% oxygen at a depth of 2ATA or less. This treatment regimen has a proven track record of safety. However, please make sure you go over the consent form to see some of the possible risks and complications that can occur. These are normally more of a concern when going to very deep pressures over a long period of time. Also there are some medications that can interfere with the administration of HBOT.
So take your time and review the informed consent. Note we want everyone to have a good safe experience so we take more time to go over individual safety and that is why we call it informed consent‘ You cannot just sign it, one of our staff needs to go over it with you and explain it. Please, make sure that you fully read our clinic patient guide for HBOT as it contains all the frequently asked questions.
