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STEP 3

FIRST HBOT SESSION PREPARATION

SESSION PREPARATION

HBOT Florida is excited to start this HBOT journey with you.  Your health, comfort, and safety are our top priorities.

Immediately following your in-office consultation, your are welcome to begin your personized hyperbaric oxygen therapy program, the very same day. 

New Patient Orientation Instructions for First HBOT Session. Click Here 

We want to make sure that you are prepared and comfortable for this experience. Here are patient preparation instructions

FIRST HBOT SESSION PREPARATION

Practice Equalizing Your Ears: (Before entering the chamber)

  • This procedure would be identical to how you clear your ears while flying.

  • Close your mouth, pinch your nose, and gently blow air into your pinched nose.

  • Or try holding your nose and swallowing

  • Or you may choose to chew gum or drink water

  • If you are having difficulty clearing your ears, let the hyperbaric technician know before your session.

Dress Appropriately:

  • Wear comfortable layers, as temperatures in our chambers can vary. 

  • Preferably your clothing should be 100% cotton, or at least a 50:50 cotton blend.

BYOB: (Bring Your Own Blanket and/or Pillow)

  • You are welcome to bring your own 100% cotton blanket and pillow

  • We will provide a blanket and pillow if needed

Eat A Light Meal:

  • Eat a light meal before your session to prevent any discomfort.

  • Avoid eating heavy, fatty, or spicy foods that may cause indigestion. 

Use the Restroom:

  • The chamber cannot be opened once the session begins. This will also help prevent any discomfort. 

  • Do not consume an excessive amount of fluids for 3 hours before your session. 

Not Permitted:

  • Remove shoes, jewelry, and empty your pockets and place your belongings in a lockable locker.   

  • Please avoid wearing perfumes, colognes, or strong scented lotions.

  • Avoid eating spicy foods 2 hours before your session.

  • Avoid wearing lip stick, make up, lotions, Vaseline products, oil based products.  

  • Avoid smoking 2 hours before and directly after your session.

  • Avoid alcohol before and after treatment. 

Report any Cold or Flu, or Seasonal Allergy Symptoms:

  • While you may feel fine, sinus congestion may prevent you from properly clearing your ears during the session.  Sometimes it is best to sit out a day or two until the symptoms have cleared.  

Practice Your Hand Signals:

  • During your session, the very best way to communicate with your technician is through the use of hand signals.  

  • Please review and practice your hand signals before your session. 

STEP 4

 Enjoy Your First HBOT Session

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