HBOT Contraindications
HBOT may not be the ideal treatment method for all medical conditions and/or when using certain medications.
If you have been diagnosed with any of the following conditions or are currently taking any of the medications listed, please ensure you discuss with the staff of Ontario HBOT prior to booking or beginning HBO treatment:
- Pneumothorax
- Asthma,
- Congenital spherocytosis anemia
- High fever,
- Optic neuritis
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) / Bullous Emphysema
- Recent thoracic surgery
- Pacemaker
- Pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant
Medications:
The following drugs have the tendency to become toxic at high pressure -
- Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) – A chemotherapeutic drug.
- Cisplatin – Also a chemotherapeutic drug.
- Disulfiram (Antabuse) – Used in the treatment of alcoholism.
- Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) – Suppresses bacterial infections in burn wounds
Though the following conditions and medication are not considered contraindications, they will be regarded as special circumstances and will be discussed with those involved prior to beginning treatment.
We ask that you please inform the staff if you or your family member suffers from the below conditions or is taking from any of the following medications:
- Upper respiratory infections – This might cause difficulties for the patient to clear their ears, which can result in what is termed sinus squeeze.
- High fever
- Emphysema with CO2
- History of thoracic (chest) surgery
- Malignant disease
- Middle ear barotrauma (MEBT)
- Seizures
- Claustrophobia
- Ear or sinus surgery
- A smoker
- Medications for; controlling anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizures
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