No special preparation is needed to use a hyperbaric chamber other than educating patients about what to expect during treatment.
After HBOT is complete, a period of decompression in the chamber is required until the pressure in the chamber is equal to the pressure outside. Serious complications can occur if decompression occurs suddenly.
It depends entirely on the circumstance - how deep was the dive, how long, how long was the ascent etc etc.
This test requires a blood sample.
No special preparations are necessary for this test.
Before beginning a monthly BSE, a woman's breasts should be completely exposed.
Patients should not drink alcoholic or caffeinated beverages, smoke tobacco, or ingest other nicotine products for 24 hours before the test. These substances can affect test results. Patients should also not eat anything.
Patients should make sure their doctors are aware of any medications that they are taking, even over-the-counter medications. Patients should not take aspirin, or any other blood-thinning medications for ten days prior to surgery.
There are many reasons for immobilization using splints, casts, and braces. Each person should understand his or her diagnosis clearly.
The standard preoperative blood tests are performed. The patient should not eat or drink the day of the procedure.
Individuals who have lung disease including asthma, emphysema, obstructive lung disease, or any condition in which air is trapped in the lungs, are poor candidates for this therapy and should discuss the relative benefits and drawbacks.
Patients should not eat or drink for several hours before the exam. Many medications affect the esophagus; doses sometimes need to be adjusted or even stopped for a while. Patients must inform doctors of all medications taken.
The nurse or doctor may inject the site with a local anesthetic before flushing the wound.