What Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
5 min readHyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen inside a pressurized chamber, allowing the blood to carry significantly more oxygen than it would at normal atmospheric pressure. This elevated oxygen delivery supports tissue repair and is commonly used for chronic, non-healing wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, and certain post-surgical recovery cases.
Chambers vary by size and configuration, from single-patient units to multi-place chambers that can treat several patients simultaneously. Facilities considering HBOT should plan for the physical space, power, and safety protocols the equipment requires, since chambers are pressurized medical devices with specific operating requirements.
Beyond the chamber itself, ongoing staff training on safety procedures and session protocols is essential for both patient safety and consistent treatment outcomes.
ICare Life is the local distributor for OxyHealth Europe's hyperbaric chambers, and our team supports facilities from site assessment and installation through staff training and preventive maintenance.
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