It is worth recalling that a seizure in an hyper-oxygenated state is different than a convulsion breathing room air. The use of anticonfulsants is not needed for most HBO induced seizures. Top of Page A history of angina should be sought but rarely poses a problem in HBO therapy. Anxious patients may receive sedation during a dive. Claustrophobia is not a significant difficulty with patients due to our ability to accompany them during the treatment .
Optic neuritis is a rare contraindication.
It is however, appropriate to warn patients that myopia may occur following therapy and must be monitored. This regresses spontaneously over a period of weeks. The effects of HBO in pregnancy has not been identified and its relevance needs to be evaluated on a case per case basis. Features of Our HBO Service Referring physician remains the patient's physician. Treatments should increase areas of granulation tissue in the wound.