Stroke and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
A stroke occurs when a blockage happens somewhere in the brain, cutting off the supply of blood, oxygen, and nutrients for more than one minute. In some cases, a stroke can last for days. If not treated promptly, a stroke can cause rapid death. Unfortunately, even with treatment, some patients may still die within a year or longer due to the lingering effects of the stroke.
There are three main types of strokes: ischemic, hemorrhagic, and transient ischemic attack (TIA).
Ischemic stroke is the most common type, caused by a blocked or narrowed artery. This blockage can be due to fat deposits or a blood clot, which significantly reduces blood flow to the affected area of the brain. Since blood carries the majority of oxygen, brain tissue can quickly become hypoxic and lose its ability to function.
A hemorrhagic stroke happens when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. This not only causes hypoxia in the affected area but also damages the surrounding tissues due to uncontrolled bleeding.
A TIA, often referred to as a "mini stroke," is a warning sign of an impending ischemic stroke. During a TIA, blood flow is temporarily blocked, usually for no more than five minutes. Some patients may experience multiple TIAs over time before suffering a full ischemic stroke.
Even if a patient receives prompt treatment for an acute stroke, long-term damage to the affected brain area may still occur. Depending on the location of the stroke, patients may experience partial or complete loss of limb function, cognitive abilities, or both. This is due to residual inflammation and lack of oxygen. Some patients may lose the ability to talk, walk, or perform fine motor skills and may also experience pain or nerve tingling in the affected body parts.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has been used both during the acute phase of a stroke and for long-term recovery. Research indicates that for HBOT to be effective during a stroke, patients need to be placed in the chamber within 3-6 hours of the initial injury. The pressurized oxygen can reduce inflammation at the source of the bleed and potentially prevent long-term brain damage by minimizing further tissue inflammation.
Even if a patient cannot receive HBOT during the acute stroke, they may still benefit from it years or even decades later. Increased oxygen supply to the brain can reduce residual neuroinflammation and improve blood flow to damaged tissues, leading to partial or full brain repair. Research by Dr. Paul Harch and others has shown that there is no time limit for repairing damaged brain tissue. Many patients have reported regaining full mobility and cognitive function after a series of hyperbaric treatments.
Transparent Hyperbaric Chamber has a magical shape like a space capsule.
Lying Type Hyperbaric Chamber has circular viewing windows and one oval viewing window for easy communication with the outside
Type B Sitting Hyperbaric Chamber allows users to sit in a folding chair in the oxygen chamber, choose to read, work or rest.
Standard Double-Seater Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber suitable for reading and working.
