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Hyperbaric medicine, also known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the medical use of oxygen at a higher than atmospheric pressure. Hyperbaric is the only technique available to overcome the natural limit of oxygen solubility in blood. The hyperbaric procedure is done in specially designed chambers that permit the delivery of 100% oxygen at ambient pressures that are greater than atmospheric. This allows dissolved oxygen in the blood and clear fluids to be increased by up to 20 times normal levels. This additional oxygen in solution is almost sufficient to meet tissue needs without contribution from oxygen bound to hemoglobin and is responsible for most of the beneficial effects of this therapy. You’ll find the Sands Series III Hyperbaric Chamber at our facility, the most modern and patient friendly monoplace chambers used around the World, requiring NO masks or hoods to deliver 100% oxygen to the patient. Kuala Lumpur Hyperbaric Center has one of the largest hyperbaric chambers in Malaysia. Services provided are HBOT for Non-Healing, wound care management and other indicated services. Pregnancy; The fears that either retrolental fibroplasias or closure of the ductus arteriosus may result in fetus whose mother undergoes HBOT appear to be groundless from considerable Russian experience. However, we continue to exercise caution in treatment of pregnant women. HBOT will not be considered if you are pregnant. Upper respiratory tract infection. These are relative contra-indications due to the difficulty such clients may have in clearing ears and sinuses. Treatment may best be postponed until condition is resolved. Asthma. Small airway hyperactivity may result in air trapping and damage to the lungs on ascent. There is some evidence that the administration of some bronchodilators may increase the incidence of gas embolism to the brain through pulmonary vasodilation. Treatment will be postponed if you are experiencing an exacerbation. Medications; Some medications are contra-indicated for HBOT, including, but not limited to: Blemycin; Cis-Platinum (Platinol); Difulfuram (Antabuse); Doxorubicin (Andriamycin); Mafenide Acetate. There is no need to interrupt your medication routine due to HBOT. It is helpful to bring a list of medications. Vision; A few clients may notice improvement in vision; others may have worsening of their vision over the course of treatments. Save your glasses, because vision changes are temporary and vision will usually return to pre-treatment condition within 3-4 months. Confinement anxiety; Claustrophobia is managed by maintaining communication, use of relaxation techniques, etc. With five large-diameter windows on our chamber, patients will be able enjoy the treatment, with minimal concern. Cataract; Patients with cataracts may experience accelerated maturation of the cataract, but HBOT does not cause cataract formation.