Medical comments regarding Mild Hyperbaric treatment for children with autism
'H.. Wellness Centre' - Operations Manager
'J' we continue to receive public inquiry from patients and parents seeking clarification regarding the use and application of the 'H' mild HBO bag.
Many parents and patients are confused to clinical basis and application of ‘soft’ mild HBO.
Parents and patients are also being informed that they can attach an Oxygen concentrator to the mild HBO to increase Oxygen delivery to the bag’s occupants.
This is an immediate concern however the risk of fire is significantly elevated when parents indicate that they are also using computer games and DVDs inside the ‘chamber’ to keep the child entertained.
This is completely inappropriate and may well end up with somebody being severely burnt or losing their life!
The additional use of Oxygen concentrators and internal use of electronic devices are in direct conflict with manufacturers recommendations notwithstanding the USA FDA product standards. Similar standards exist in Australia.
The Gamow bag developed by Professor Gamow was specifically developed for altitude climbers suffering cerebral effects due to induced hypoxia. The clinical science behind mild pressure effects using ambient air are well documented.
The 'H' website makes a deliberate attempt to embrace a range of medical conditions and disorders under the banner of ‘hyperbaric therapy’. The public are ‘none the wiser’.
However the evidence supporting the use of Hyperbaric Oxygenation in these conditions and disorders are on the basis of applications using 100% Oxygen at pressures typically 1.75-2.5 ATA or greater.
What evidence supports of the use of ambient air at 1.3 ATA in these medical and related conditions?
'H' has both legal requirement and duty of care to provide safe and accurate information to public inquiry and scrutiny.
Please supply all documentation and evidence on safety protocols 'H' directs its patients using mild 1.3 ATA ambient air.
Further please supply clinical evidence that supports the recommendation and application as offered by 'H' in the clinical conditions you attempt to represent.
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