Several beneficial mechanisms are associated
with intermittent exposure to hyperbaric  doses of oxygen.
Either alone, or morecommonly 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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The number of
treatments you will require varies between patients,
depending on your particular problem. Some may only
require 2 and others 30 treatments.
Although you will
need to attend regularly, treatment times may vary due
to emergency patient treatments. The duration of each
treatment is between 1.5 and 2 hours, depending on the
condition.
One session usually takes 90 – 120 minutes depending on the case. Depending on the conditions, a total of 10 – 30 treatments may be needed.
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We are located at:
Hyperbaric Medicine Centre
11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng
Tan Tock Seng Hospital Basement 1
Singapore 308433
Tel: +65 63559021
Fax: +65 67328552
24 Hr Call: +65 6355 9021 / 6732 8552
Operations Hour:
Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday - 9.00am to 1.30pm
Sunday and Public Holiday - By Appointment |
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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.
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 ; this is usually temporary and should disappear within 1-2 months of ceasing therapy. Your doctor will discuss these prior to your commencing treatment and at any time you are concerned
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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.
The ArtAssist device is a recently introduced home therapy developed to increase arterial blood flow. Clinical studies have shown ArtAssist compression to triple blood flow and dramatically increase painfree walking distance. There are no known side effedts.
- Patients with Peripheral Arterial Disease (narrowing of blood vessel)
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers-Arterial Ulcers
- If you are experiencing pain while walking and relief when you rest.
- Rest Pain : If you experience constant pain, even at rest
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