Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Doug, how often do you think hyperbaric treatment needs to be given? > > Janet: I would " suggest only, " as an educational projection matter, because I am not a medical doctor, that you discuss with your medical specialist the idea of prescribing Sporanox (now) on a " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Going to refine my question a bit. If you know of people who did hyperbaric oxygen treatment, do you know how often they took treatment. There is a chamber clinic here and doctor who owns it didn't recognize it as for mold exposure so no advice there as to how often or how deep. I had borderline ovarian cancer after mold exposure that pathologist used by Dallas clinic says looks consistent with possible tie to mold exposure, and Dr Marinkovich concurred it was possible due to oesphils mentioned in pathology report. ANYWAY, HBOT doctor Rxed the treatments for me as " something that is good for everyone " , rather than for something specific, so not sure how often is effective. I think he put me down for 20 foot of depth but not sure as it was hard to get me down because of ear trouble so maybe 40 feet is goal but they are doing 20 due to my ear problems. I wanted it due to apparent problems with my liver, cancer, and also due to having inhaled lead dust while working on same house that had the mold. > > Janet: I would " suggest only, " as an educational projection matter, because I am not a medical doctor, that you discuss with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Barb: I have done a bit of searching for you as a Christmas present. Enjoy with much appreciation for your confidence and question. God Bless you and those you love. Doug Haney, Maridea EnviroHealth Research and (Medical/Litigation) Consulting, Inc. Email: _Haney52@... Hyperbaric Chamber – Deep Tissue Oxygen Therapy Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a recognized medical treatment utilizing oxygen that enhances the body’s natural healing process. This is achieved by inhalation of 100% oxygen at 1-2.5 ATM, (ATA) in a precisely controlled and specially designed total body chamber, pictured below. This process delivers oxygen to all the body’s tissues and fluids: blood, bone, organs, brain, and even to those areas with diminished or blocked blood flow. The increased oxygen enhances the ability of white blood cells to kill bacteria, reduces local swelling and allows new vessels to grow more rapidly into the affected areas. This promotes the healing of oxygen deprived tissues. Approved Indications: 1) Air or Gas Embolism, 2) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, 3) Compromised Skin Grafts or Flaps, 4) Crush injury, Compartment Syndrome, 5) Decompression Sickness (Bends), 6) Diabetic & Other Non-Healing Wounds, 7) Enhanced Healing in Select Problem Wounds, 8) Exceptional Anemia: Result of Bleeding, 9) Gas Gangrene, 10) Intracranial Abscess, 11) Osteomyelitis, 12) Radiation Injury, 13) Refractory Osteomyelitis, 14) Thermal Burns Required Certifications: 1) ASME/PVHO-Certification, 2) NFPA 99 Compliance, 3) National Board Registration, 4) FDA 510 (K) Clearance, 5) Non-Lubricated Air System, 6) Chilled Water Air Conditioner, 7) Fiber Optics Lighting, 8) Fire Suppression: Multi-place Patient Equipment: MONOPLACE CHAMBER: 1)100% Cotton Scrubs, 2) Personal ground strap MULTIPLACE CHAMBER: 1) Oxygen Hood with Hose, 2) 100% Cotton Scrubs TREATMENT PROTOCOL: 1) 60 Minutes, or 2) 90 Minutes POSSIBLE RISKS: 1) Pressure inside chamber can damage the ears, 2) High concentration of O2 can cause serious problems in children with congenital heart disease, 3) Oxygen toxicity can cause seizure & lung problems UNPROVEN USES BEING STUDIED: 1) AIDS, 2) Cancer, 3) Cerebral palsy, 4) Migraines, 5) Multiple Sclerosis, 6) Strokes POSSIBLE RISKS: l Pressure inside chamber can damage the ears l High concentration of O2 can cause serious problems in children with congenital heart disease l Oxygen toxicity can cause seizure & lung problems UNPROVEN USES BEING STUDIED: l AIDS l Cancer l Cerebral palsy l Migraines l Multiple Sclerosis l Strokes Additional Information: Some hyperbaric chambers hold only one patient. Others can accommodate two or more people. On occasion, a care-giver will go into the chamber with a patient. The duration of each treatment, the number of treatments and the pressure used all vary, depending on the patient's condition. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments normally take place in hospitals or private clinics. During treatment, a patient goes into a closed chamber. The atmospheric pressure inside the chamber is increased. When the pressure reaches the level prescribed for the treatment, the patient is given 100 percent oxygen to breathe for a set amount of time. The patient breathes the oxygen through a hood and is advised when to take " breaks " and breathe the regular air inside the chamber. Regular air is 21 percent oxygen. there are risks. Before consenting to treatment, you should consider these factors: Pressure inside the chamber can damage the middle and inner ear, nasal sinuses, lungs and teeth in both adults and children. Some people experience claustrophobia inside the chamber. The therapy may affect your eyes, for example by promoting nearsightedness or cataract growth. Because hyperbaric oxygen therapy affects blood sugar levels, diabetics should have their levels checked before and after treatment. A high concentration of oxygen can cause serious complications in some children who have congenital heart disease. Too much oxygen can sometimes, although rarely, lead to overload that can cause seizures and lung problems. This is usually prevented by having the patient take breaks to breathe normal air instead of pure oxygen. High concentrations of oxygen at elevated pressures can pose a risk of fire. There is also a risk the chamber might explode if it has not been properly installed or if the staff is not properly trained. In addition, it may be difficult or impossible for operators to deal with medical emergencies that may come up when patients are isolated inside the closed chamber. Minimizing Your Risk: If you decide to pursue this therapy on the advice of your doctor, Health Canada recommends the following steps: Make sure your medical condition is on the list of recognized conditions that respond to hyperbaric oxygen therapy. (See the Need More Info? section below for more on this.) Be candid with the hyperbaric physician who interviews you. The doctor needs all the facts to determine whether you are medically capable of undergoing treatment. If your treatment is going to be at a private clinic: Verify that the installation and operation of the hyperbaric chamber comply with recognized safety standards. Ensure that operators are trained and capable of dealing with a medical emergency that might arise during treatment. Ask about emergency procedures. Check that a certified hyperbaric physician will either be on site or can be reached easily and quickly if needed. (Source: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/english/iyh/medical/hyperbaric.html) (Source: www.spinalrehab.com.au/index.htm) Suggested Doctors/Clinics: (For your M.D. to consult as for specific treatment) Gunnar Heuser, MD, Ph.D., F.A.C.P, excels in the medical community as an expert researcher and writer in the field of neurotoxicology. His studies in toxicology have led him to pioneer safer protocols using mild pressure hyperbarics. His research documents the dramatic positive effects of hyperbaric treatment on the brain - particularly for brain injuries like autism, A.D.D, cerebral palsy, and toxic encephalopathy. His most recent work explores hyperbaric oxygenation to slow Apoptosis (cell death) and to treat infertility. Dr. Heuser was the recipient of the 2003 IHA Award for Outstanding Research in the Field of Mild Hyperbaric Medicine. Hyperbaric Medical Center of Montecito1525 State St., Ste. 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Phone: (310) 500-0041/Fax: 805.966.6791 Garth A. Nicholson, M.D. Institute for Molecular Medicine 16371 North Gothard Street H Huntington Beach, CA 92647-3672 Phone: (714) 596-6636/(714) 596-3791 Alfred R. , D.O. Medical Associates Hyperbaric Centers of Texas 101 S Coit Rd Ste 317 , Texas 75080 Phone: (972) 479-0400 @...: barb1283@...: Sun, 17 Dec 2006 18:32:27 +0000Subject: [] Re: esophogus /Doug Haney Going to refine my question a bit. If you know of people who did hyperbaric oxygen treatment, do you know how often they took treatment. There is a chamber clinic here and doctor who owns it didn't recognize it as for mold exposure so no advice there as to how often or how deep. I had borderline ovarian cancer after mold exposure that pathologist used by Dallas clinic says looks consistent with possible tie to mold exposure, and Dr Marinkovich concurred it was possible due to oesphils mentioned in pathology report. ANYWAY, HBOT doctor Rxed the treatments for me as " something that is good for everyone " , rather than for something specific, so not sure how often is effective. I think he put me down for 20 foot of depth but not sure as it was hard to get me down because of ear trouble so maybe 40 feet is goal but they are doing 20 due to my ear problems. I wanted it due to apparent problems with my liver, cancer, and also due to having inhaled lead dust while working on same house that had the mold. >> Janet: I would " suggest only, " as an educational projection matter, because I am not a medical doctor, that you discuss with _________________________________________________________________ Check the weather nationwide with MSN Search: Try it now! http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=weather & FORM=WLMTAG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Dear Doug, What a nice thing. Thank you so much!! The topic is so completely covered. Thank you, as well as the other professional members of this group, for being willing to share your expertise with us. As for the mild hyperbaric treatment. I didn't know Gunnar Heuser was working with this. Mild hyperbarics may be easier for me to tolerate since the hard chamber treatments have given me a problem with one ear. With that exception, the treatment makes me feel much better. Bless you and your family too this holiday season. > > Barb: I have done a bit of searching for you as a Christmas present. Enjoy with much appreciation for your confidence and question. God Bless you and those you love. Doug Haney, Maridea EnviroHealth Research and (Medical/Litigation) Consulting, Inc. Email: _Haney52@... > > > Hyperbaric Chamber – Deep Tissue Oxygen Therapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 I have a home chamber and it always makes me feel better. I like that I'm getting oxygenated. I, too, have some ear problems and haven't been using it as much as I'd like. It goes to about a 12 foot depth unlike the hard shelled ones that go to 45 foot. barb1283 <barb1283@...> wrote: Dear Doug, What a nice thing. Thank you so much!! The topic is so completely covered. Thank you, as well as the other professional members of this group, for being willing to share your expertise with us. As for the mild hyperbaric treatment. I didn't know Gunnar Heuser was working with this. Mild hyperbarics may be easier for me to tolerate since the hard chamber treatments have given me a problem with one ear. With that exception, the treatment makes me feel much better. Bless you and your family too this holiday season. > > Barb: I have done a bit of searching for you as a Christmas present. Enjoy with much appreciation for your confidence and question. God Bless you and those you love. Doug Haney, Maridea EnviroHealth Research and (Medical/Litigation) Consulting, Inc. Email: _Haney52@... > > > Hyperbaric Chamber – Deep Tissue Oxygen Therapy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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