Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy contra-indicaties

• Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)

• Pulmonary hypertension

• Tympanic membrane perforation

• Fever

• Viral infection

• Under the influence of alcohol or drugs

• Pregnancy

• De onderstaande contra-indicaties kunnen met schriftelijke bevestiging van u behandelend arts worden geaccepteerd

• Respiratory disorders (asthma, COPD, etc.)

• Blocked ear canals or sinuses

• Otitis media or tympanic membrane surgery

• Barotrauma / barotitis media

• Optic neuritis / optic nerve inflammation

• Congenital spherocytosis

• Seizures or epilepsy

• Excessive CO exposure (carbon monoxide)

• Decompression sickness

• Claustrophobia

• Use of the following medication:

• Cisplatin

• Antabuse-disulfiram

• Adriamycin-doxorubicin

• Bleomycin

• Sulfamylon-mafenide

• Nicorette - Nicoderm

• Opioids/narcotic pain relievers

• Steroids