Any signs of illness such as fever, cough, sore throat, nausea, or other symptoms should be communicated to the hyperbaric team. Treatments may need to be delayed until symptoms resolve. Patients should be informed not to drink carbonated beverages for 4 to 6 hours prior to treatment with hyperbaric oxygen. Because of the gas laws affecting gases within the body, these beverages may be hazardous. No synthetic clothing or pantyhose.
Cotton reduces the potential for static electricity.