Hyperbaric Environments
Two Hyperbaric Environments
Each environment serves a different therapeutic purpose, selected based on the individual patient’s physiology, tolerance, and clinical goals.
Our Hyperbaric Therapy Services
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is delivered in a pressurized chamber where the body can absorb oxygen more efficiently than it can at normal atmospheric pressure. At Regenesis, we offer two types of hyperbaric environments. In both environments, patients breath 100% oxygen from a mask or hood system while the chamber is pressurized. Each serves a slightly different therapeutic purpose, and the appropriate environment is selected based on the individual patient’s physiology, tolerance, and clinical goals. At Regenesis, the goal is not to simply use the highest pressure possible. Instead, care is guided by a principle of individualized tolerance and therapeutic need.
The most important thing to understand is that both environments are used thoughtfully and safely, and the choice is guided by your care team.
Factors that influence chamber selection include:
- Neurological sensitivity
- Medical history
- Current symptoms
- Treatment goals
- Previous response to hyperbaric therapy
Some patients begin in a mild environment and later transition to higher therapeutic pressures if appropriate. Others benefit from remaining in a mild environment for their course of care.
Treatment Options
Soft Chamber Therapy
FDA approved chamber
1.3 – 1.5 ATA Pressure
Atmospheric Absolute pressure range
Helpful for individuals who are:
- Neurologically sensitive or have suffered traumatic brain injury
- New to hyperbaric therapy
- Recovering from metabolic or inflammatory stress
- Benefiting from gradual physiologic support
Soft chamber sessions are delivered in an FDA approved chamber which can provide both 1.3 and 1.5 ATA pressures.
Hard Chamber Therapy
FDA approved chamber
Up to 2.2 ATA Pressure
Atmospheric Absolute pressure range
Used when:
- Higher pressures are necessary
- Deeper physiologic effects are needed
- Advanced therapeutic protocols
- Enhanced treatment benefits required
Hard chamber sessions are delivered in an FDA approved chamber capable of pressures up to 2.2 ATA. This chamber is used when higher pressures are necessary to provide deeper physiologic effects than mild hyperbaric environments.
Regenesis delivers a thoughtful, individualized approach. Hyperbaric therapy works best when it is delivered with attention to the body’s ability to adapt. For this reason, treatment plans may involve gradual pressure progression, careful monitoring, and adjustments based on how each individual responds.
This approach allows hyperbaric therapy to support recovery while maintaining a high level of comfort and safety.
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