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Several beneficial mechanisms
are associated with intermittent exposure to hyperbaric
doses of oxygen. Either alone, or more commonly in combination
with other medical and surgical procedures. These mechanisms
serve to enhance the healing process of treatable conditions.
- HYPEROXYGENATION
- NEOVASCULARIZATION
- Hyperoxia enhanced ANTIMICROBIAL
ACTIVITY
- DIRECT PRESSURE
- Hyperoxia-induced VASOCONSTRICTION
- ATTENUATION OF REPERFUSION
INJURY
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How long will each treatment take?
The number
of treatments vary between patients, depending on the
condition.
Treatments
may vary from 2 to 30 treatments and the duration of
each treatment is between 1.5 and 2 hours.
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We
are located at:
Camden Medical Center
1 Orchard Boulevard #08-05
Singapore 248649
Tel: +65 6732 8552
24-hr Call: +65 8100 2239
Fax: +65 6732 8559
Tan Tock Seng Hospital
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng
Basement 1
Singapore 308433
Tel:
+65 6355 9021 / 6355 9022
24-hr Call: +65 8100 2239
Fax: +65 6250 3995
Ope
Operations
Hour:
Monday
to Friday - 8.30am
to 5.30pm
Saturday - Upon Appointment
Sunday and Public Holiday - Closed
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What
to expect?
There are 3 stages of treatment
in one session:
1. Compression
- This is part of the treatment when pressure
is applied to the hyperbaric chamber.
- The pressure will not fall on the body but
most likely will be felt by the ears, similar
to that when descending in an aircraft.
- This is also the time when the patients have
to clear their ears to prevent trauma. With
effective equalization, as coached by the nurse
present, you will not have any discomfort.
- The temperature inside the chamber will increase
for a few minutes.
2. Maintenance of Pressure
- This is when
the chamber has reached the treatment pressure,
the pressure is maintained.
- The duration
of this phase is according to the treatment
table prescribed by the hyperbaric physician.
- Patient should not feel
any discomfort during this period.
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3.
Decompression
- This is when
the pressure will decrease.
- It is important
to make sure that the patients do not hold their
breath during this session.
- You will feel
your ears "popping" during this phase.
- The temperature
in the chamber will decrease for a few minutes.
Are
there any side effects?
Side effects
are uncommon. They relate to the increase in pressure
(ear or lung barotrauma) or the use of increased
amounts of oxygen (CNS or lung oxygen toxicity).
Some patients may also experience visual changes
that cause them to become more near-sighted (myopia);
this is usually temporary and should disappear
within 3-4 months of ceasing therapy. Your doctor
will discuss these with you prior to your commencing
treatment or at any time you feel concerned.
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