Hyperbaric Chamber FAQ – What is a Hyperbaric Chamber?

What is a Hyperbaric Chamber?

Hyperbaric Chambers deliver 100% Pure Oxygen to a HBOT patient under pressure.
Chambers are designed for treating single or multiple patients at one time.
Chambers are manufactured from rated steel, aluminum, and acrylic for viewing surfaces.
Chambers are capable of going to 3.0 ATA (29.4 PSI) or to 6.0 ATA (58.8 PSI)
Chambers are pressurized with 100% Oxygen or Medical Grade Air.
Patients breathes 100% oxygen while under pressure.
Patients breathes Oxygen from a mask or a full hood.
Patients are treated laying down, in a reclining position, or sitting up.
Patients wear 100% cotton scrubs that are compatible with Oxygen.
Chambers have touch screen controls and manual controls.
Chambers have a transparent sections or windows made from Acrylic.
Chambers can have an integrated stretcher or gurney.
Chambers can have an ECU to control temperature and humidity.
Chambers have safety devices like Fire Suppression Systems and Pressure Relief Valves.

Multiplace Hyperbaric Chambers are designed for treating multiple patients at a time.
Multiplace Chambers are capable of going to 3.0 ATA (29.4 PSI) or 6.0 ATA (58.8 PSI)
Multiplace Chambers can have multiple compartments and an entry lock.
Multiplace Chambers can have a medical service lock for passing items into the chamber.
Multiplace Chambers will have a NFPA 99 rated Fire Suppression System.
Multiplace Chambers are pressurized with Medical Grade Air.
Patients breathes 100% oxygen from a mask or full hood.
Patients are treated laying down, in a reclining position, or sitting up.
Patients wear 100% cotton scrubs that are compatible with Oxygen.
Chamber floors are conductive to prevent static electricity.
Advanced Multiplace Chambers have touch screen controls.
Multiplace Chambers have transparent windows made from thick Acrylic.
Multiplace Chambers can have an integrated stretcher or gurney.
Multiplace Chambers can have an ECU to control temperature and humidity.

Hyperbaric Chambers are designed in a ISO ASME /PVHO pressure vessel design shop.
Chamber design begins with identifying the design requirements to be met.
Chamber pressure vessel material is selected from the approved list of materials.
Chamber weld types are selected to comply with both ASME and PVHO.
Chamber pressure vessels are designed using Computer Aided Design CAD.
Chamber pressure vessel designs are tested with Finite Element Analysis FEA.
Fire Suppression Systems are calculated to meet requirements of NFPA 99.
Compressors and Medical Air Storage is calculated to meet design requirements.
Control Console and Interior is designed to meet CE / UL / PED requirements.
Chamber finishes are selected to meet FDA 510K and Bio Compatibility.
Throughout the entire process, design revision control is maintained and documented.

Hyperbaric Chambers are built in an ISO ASME / PVHO approved facility.
Raw materials are inspected and tested to meet conformity.
Components can be laser cut, machined, rolled, brake bent, welded, drilled, and tapped.
Carbon steel components are media blasted then plated , painted, or powder coated.
Stainless steel components are media blasted and polished.
Aluminum components are media blasted , brushed, anodized, and dyed.
Acrylic components are cast, machined, polished, and annealed.
Rubber components are extruded and vulcanized.
All welds are x-ray inspected using 100% ASME Radiographic Examination.
All bearings and seals are lubricated with non-hydrocarbon food grade lubricant.
Consoles and electronics are assembled in a clean EDS safe environment.

Chamber pressure vessels require ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Chamber pressure vessels require PVHO – Pressure Vessel for Human Occupancy.
Chamber Systems require – FDA 5010K Cleared – Food and Drug Administration.
Chamber Systems require – ISO 9001.
Chamber Systems require – ISO 13485.
Chamber Systems require – PED – Pressure Equipment Directive.
Chamber Systems require – UL – Underwriters Laboratories.
Chamber Systems require – CE – Conformité Européenne.
Chamber Systems require – NFPA 99 – National Fire Protection Association.
Chamber Paint requires – FDA Bio Compatibility.
Chambers should be pressurized with Medical Grade Air and Oxygen

A Hypobaric Chamber provides a pressure environment less that atmospheric pressure.
Hypobaric Chambers are also called High Altitude Chambers.
Hypobaric Chambers are used for training in low pressure environments.
Commonly use for training pilots, military, and professional athletes.

Decompression Chamber , sometimes called a recompression chamber or diving chamber,
A Hyperbaric Chamber configured to treat diving accidents or manned submersible accidents.
Decompression Chambers are usually capable of supporting multiple patients for a long duration.
Decompression Chambers are capable of 6 ATA (58.8 PSI) pressure.
Decompression Chambers sometimes have the ability to transfer under pressure to another chamber or submarine.
Decompression Chambers sometimes have beds, toilets, and showers.

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