THE TRUTH ABOUT HYPERBARICS

What you read is not always the truth. There is a new field of dis-information and misinformation that is pervasive in our society today. Frankly, I am forced to dig deeply into research now days just to find the truth. And the truth is what we all need. I, personally have no respect for anyone who seeks to gain by lying.

There’s an old saying “if you can’t dazzle them with dialog, then baffle them with bull shit”.

Now you say, so what is the truth?

I am a registered Nurse of 48 years, a published writer, and legal medical consultant. And I have been certified in hyperbarics for the past five years.

Despite what you have been told, there is a mountain of research involving hyperbarics, going back 300 years to the early days of diving and the US Navy. The use of chambers with high pressures is more predominant in research than the use of present-day low pressure hyperbarics. There has been and will always be a dispute between high pressure and low-pressure advocates, but I’m here to tell you that both high- and low-pressure work, if the patient gets 100% oxygen.

Now you say, what is the difference?

If you remember that oxygen is converted from a gas to a liquid at one atmosphere of pressure, then both high and low pressure will efficiently deliver the oxygen you need to reduce inflammation and induce healing. The difference lies in the speed at which oxygen is delivered to the body. High pressure (above 2.0) pushes the oxygen into the tissues aggressively thus reducing life threatening health problems that are emergent. With low pressure the oxygen is repeatedly absorbed into the tissues creating saturation depending on the length of time in the chamber. Again, creating high levels of oxygen that reduce inflammation and stimulate healing.

So, what is the real difference to the patient? If we eliminate those people who have a life threatening “emergent” health problem such as gas gangrene, or second to third degree thermal burns which are only treated with high pressure. Then we are left with 100 other inflammatory problems (described as “off label”) that can be treated with low pressure, with 100% oxygen and get the same results. If you are getting 100% oxygen, whether it’s from a tank or a generator, then the only difference is the cost.

Oxygen tanks = 100% O2 under pressure (flammable safety factor)

Oxygen Generator = 96 – 97% O2 10leter flow (low safety factor- safe for home use)

Hard or high-pressure chambers are extremely expensive. Whereas soft or low-pressure chambers are pricey but not exorbitant. The patient will absorb the price in their treatments.

High pressure treatments in a hospital setting are $2000.00 to $3000.00 per hour. Keep in mind that these types of treatments are only for emergent health problems. High pressure treatments in a certified medical facility averages $150.00 to $200.00 per hour. And low-pressure treatments in a certified medical facility with the same 100% oxygen average $95 to $110.00 per hour.

Now you ask, why do I need certified, licensed and FDA approved medical facilities?

These facilities will provide you with full medical care including a chart, a certified nurse or doctor, and technicians that will stay with you throughout your treatments. They can also provide you with a method of re-imbursement from your insurance company. All their equipment is FDA certified and they can guide you in a home purchase if needed. Uncertified chambers pose a danger in use with oxygen and cannot be sold with any oxygen use, whereas all certified chambers require a physician’s order for sale with a generator.

Last but not least, any office can provide Hyperbaric treatments with a chamber without a license or certification. These are not medical facilities, and some of them actually offer low flow oxygen (30%) in their treatments, which requires a doctor’s order. There are some people who cannot use hyperbaric oxygen treatments, they should be screened by certified personnel. And since no medical evaluations are done the total risk is left up to the patient. These treatments will make you feel good, but they won’t reduce inflammation or stimulate the healing needed for illness recovery.

Now you have the truth. So, in your research ask yourself, Is my problem emergent? Do I need high pressure or low? Is the facility licensed and certified by the state and federal government? Do I have a certified doctor or nurse to manage my care. And is 100% oxygen provided?

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