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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

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What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? 

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is the administration of 100% oxygen in an environment of twice normal atmospheric pressure.  The regular air we breathe contains 21% oxygen. When there is inadequate blood flow, red blood cells are less able to supply tissues with oxygen. The combination of increasing pressure and the breathing of 100% oxygen causes large amounts of oxygen to transfer from the plasma into tissues, cells, organs, neurons and boney structures.

The pressurised environment typically provides the body with many times its normal supply of oxygen to support the repair of cells and tissues. The increased oxygen levels in the tissue stimulate healing processes including the growth of new blood vessels (angiogenesis), the migration of white blood cells, and proliferation of fibroblasts. These changes support healing and repair.

Benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

  • Non-invasive & few potential side-effects
  • Improves tissue oxygenation
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Increases the production of collagen
  • May improve immune system function
  • May help the body heal from infections
  • Improves blood flow

What to expect?

  • You will experience a similar feeling to being in an airplane with pressure changes in your ears.
  • Each session will last for 60 minutes on 100% oxygen.
  • While in the chamber patients can relax, sleep or choose to watch TV.

Our Hyperbaric Oxygen team

The NIIM Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Suite is operated by trained nurses and operators, and overseen by a General Practitioner.

We have two chambers manufactured by Perry Baromedical –  the Perry Sigma 34 and Perry Sigma 36, and our Suite operates per Australian Standards.

Fees
Contact the  NIIM Clinic for further information.

Bookings

To enquire about HBOT bookings, please complete the HBOT Enquiry Form – NIIM or call the NIIM Clinic on (03) 9804 0646.

Alternatively you may ask your regular GP to complete this Patient Questionnaire prior to booking your appointment. Once complete, please forward the form to HBOT@niim.com.au and your suitability for this service will assessed. Please note that we cannot treat anyone for HBOT under the age of 16 years old.

Consent Form

We look forward to welcoming you to the NIIM Hyperbaric Oxygen Suite soon and supporting you on your journey to better health.

Terms and conditions for patients
  • We do not refund for change of mind, if you found it cheaper elsewhere, or if you simply don’t like the treatment.
  • Payment is required to be made upfront.
  • Each course of treatment is valid for 6 months from date of purchase.
  • Treatments are not transferable to other individuals or patients.
  • We require at least 48 hours’ notice to be given for any appointment date change or cancellation.
  • If you change or cancel your appointment within 48 hours of your appointment date, we reserve the right to apply a cancellation fee of 50% of the treatment cost.
  • If you do not attend a booked appointment, the full cost of treatment will be forfeited.
  • There is no refund for unused sessions unless there is a medical reason that the treatment is to be discontinued (Medical certificate required). We do not refund for change of mind.
  • See your regular GP as to your medical suitability for HBOT. Our clinical team will review feedback from your GP and advise if there are any contraindications that prevent you from receiving the treatment. Once our team have reviewed you will be contacted to make a booking. Payment for the course of treatment is required at the time of booking.
  • There is no refund for a partially used session.
  • A request for a refund by you must be made in writing and sent to clinic@niim.com.au for our consideration. The clinic may decide, upon review of your written request, whether a refund is approved.
  • In order for us to provide you an appropriate service, it is fundamental that you provide all information requested in consent forms or advise us of any factors that may affect your treatment.
  • Appointments are required to be confirmed, when requested to do so. Appointments that are not confirmed will be cancelled.
  • In order for us to provide you an appropriate service, it is fundamental that you provide all information requested in consent forms or advise us of any factors that may affect your treatment.
  • Appointments are required to be confirmed, when requested to do so. Appointments that are not confirmed will be cancelled.