Hyperbaric Do's and Don'ts

Do

  • Let us know if you are having trouble with clearing your ears. We have many techniques to assist you. We do not want you to experience discomfort.

  • Tell the technician if you are uncomfortable or need something during treatment.

  • Wear 100% cotton clothing. we will provide you with one outfit at Alinea! You don not need to worry about undergarments. those can be what you have.

  • Wear basic athletic/tube socks if you don’t have 100% cotton socks.

  • Please do not wear wool, nylon other synthetic trouser style socks.

  • Bring something to read or a crossword puzzle.

  • Do put on deodorant in the morning.


We need to know if you develop any of the following:

  • A cold, the flu or flu like symptoms, nasal or chest congestions.

  • If there is a possibility of pregnancy.

  • Develop Diarrhea.

  • Are experiencing nausea or vomiting.

  • Develop an ear or sinus infection.

  • Change medications.

  • If you are diabetic and have recently taken a dose of insulin.

  • If you have not eaten today.

Don't

  • Bring anything with a battery into the chamber.

  • Bring electronic devices (phones, computer, toys, headphones).

  • Wear make-up or hair styling products.

  • wear colognes, perfumes or heavy fragrance lotions.

  • Wear Jewelry.

  • Bring in keys or key fobs.

  • Wear medical alert devices.

  • Wear contact lenses or glasses.

  • Put on essential oils. please let a staff member know. We will provide additional instructions for appropriate/safe use during HBOT.

  • Wear clothing with metals i.e. zippers, rivets or other decorations.

  • Use ink pens in the chamber as they tend to leak under pressure. We do have pencils available.

  • Bring Newspapers (Books and magazines are okay).

  • Wear shoes inside the chamber.

  • Bring friction toys (stuffed animals/toys).

Please do not suffer in silence. Alert a staff member if you have unusual pain or discomfort.

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