Much has been written about, speculated on and even mandated as to what clothing materials are suitable for use in a hyperbaric chamber. This article provides some of the factual and practical considerations when selecting materials for chamber clothing. All clothing fabrics burn, especially in the presence of elevated concentrations of oxygen. There are other...Read More

Francois Burman, Pr. Eng. / January 2017 Introduction In most hyperbaric facilities, compressed air is used as a breathing gas (for air breaks or in case the chamber environment is contaminated). Air may also be used to compress the hyperbaric chamber (in multiplace or monoplace chamber facilities). Whenever compressed air is used, the hyperbaric facility...Read More

Description Air breaks are incorporated into hyperbaric treatments to help reduce the risk of central nervous system oxygen toxicity. Tolerance of oxygen is variable among patients, so it is an individualized medical decision whether or not air breaks are indicated. The hyperbaric physician orders the frequency and duration of air breaks. An unplanned air break...Read More

Robert Sheffield, CHT and Francois Burman, Pr. Eng. April 2015 Static electricity is a safety concern in hyperbaric chambers. The National Fire Protection Association Health Care Facilities Code (NFPA 99) contains static control requirements for hyperbaric facilities and grounding requirements for hyperbaric chambers, chamber furniture, and chamber occupants. Hyperbaric Safety Directors should ensure that static...Read More