Prohibition of Electronic Devices in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Addressing the Dangers of Ignition and Lithium-Ion Batteries   Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a powerful medical intervention that enhances the body's natural healing processes by delivering 93% oxygen or more at elevated atmospheric pressures, typically between…

Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) Batteries and Their Incompatibility with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)   1. Overview of NiMH Batteries NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries are a rechargeable battery type commonly used in: Consumer electronics (cameras, radios) Medical devices (older models) Emergency lighting Electric razors and portable monitors…

Safety Concerns for Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Batteries in Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers   The presence of nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries within the pressurized and oxygen-enriched environment of a hyperbaric chamber presents serious safety hazards that parallel—and in some cases exceed—those associated with other battery chemistries. While less prone…

Peri-Surgical HBOT: Enhancing Outcomes through Pre- and Post-Op Oxygenation 1. Rationale Surgery provokes a systemic stress response—hypoxia in marginal tissues, inflammation, and risk of infection—that underlies up to 50 % of postoperative complications (e.g., surgical-site infections, anastomotic leaks). Adjunctive HBOT before and after surgery (“preconditioning”…