HBOT Research Blog - Evidence Reviews and Patient Guides

Comparison of mild-pressure and standard-pressure hyperbaric chambers in a Canadian medical facility

Apr 13, 2026 | 13 min read

Mild vs Standard-Pressure HBOT: A Guide for Clinic Owners

TL;DR: Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy (mHBOT) uses pressures of 1.3 to 1.5 ATA, while standard-pressure HBOT operates at 2.0 to 2.5 ATA. According to PubMed...

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Daffodils in a peaceful home setting with warm spring light

Apr 13, 2026 | 12 min read

Cancer-Related Fatigue and HBOT: What the Research Shows

TL;DR: Cancer-related fatigue is a persistent, debilitating exhaustion that affects up to 90% of cancer survivors during treatment and 30 to 40% long after treatment...

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Canadian physician reviewing an audiogram in a hospital ENT clinic for sudden sensorineural hearing loss HBOT referral

Apr 12, 2026 | 13 min read

Hyperbaric Therapy for Sudden Hearing Loss: When to Refer

Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is a rapid, unexplained hearing deficit of 30 decibels or greater across three consecutive audiometric frequencies, occurring within 72 hours...

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Modern rehabilitation room with parallel bars and spring light through windows

Apr 11, 2026 | 10 min read

HBOT for Stroke Recovery: What the 2024-2025 Research Shows

TL;DR: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for stroke recovery is an active area of research with important distinctions between acute and chronic stroke. A landmark Israeli...

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Daffodils on a hospital windowsill with spring light

Apr 11, 2026 | 8 min read

Can HBOT Help Before or After Radiation Therapy?

TL;DR: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has two distinct roles relative to radiation therapy. Before radiation, HBOT has been investigated as a radiosensitiser – increasing tumour...

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A modern hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber in an accredited Canadian clinic with medical staff and monitoring equipment

Apr 10, 2026 | 18 min read

Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Safe? FAQ for Patients

TL;DR: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is considered a safe medical treatment when administered in accredited facilities by trained professionals. The most common side effect is...

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Daffodils in a modern medical consultation room with clipboard and treatment chair

Apr 10, 2026 | 7 min read

HBOT Protocols for Radiation Injury: What to Expect

TL;DR: HBOT for radiation injury follows well-established clinical protocols: treatments are typically delivered at 2.0 to 2.4 ATA for 90 minutes per session, once daily...

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Healthcare professional conducting patient screening assessment before hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a Canadian clinic

Apr 9, 2026 | 13 min read

How to Build a Patient Screening Protocol for Your Hyperbaric Clinic

TL;DR: A robust patient screening protocol is the foundation of safe hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This guide walks Canadian clinic owners through building a step-by-step screening...

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Yellow daffodils in spring light outside a Canadian healthcare facility

Apr 9, 2026 | 11 min read

Radiation Proctitis: What It Is and How HBOT Is Used

TL;DR: Radiation proctitis is a common complication of pelvic radiation therapy that causes rectal bleeding, pain, diarrhoea, and urgency. It affects up to 20% of...

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Hyperbarics in Canada

Mild vs Standard-Pressure HBOT: A Guide for Clinic Owners

Cancer-Related Fatigue and HBOT: What the Research Shows

Hyperbaric Therapy for Sudden Hearing Loss: When to Refer

HBOT for Stroke Recovery: What the 2024-2025 Research Shows

Can HBOT Help Before or After Radiation Therapy?

Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Safe? FAQ for Patients

HBOT Protocols for Radiation Injury: What to Expect

How to Build a Patient Screening Protocol for Your Hyperbaric Clinic

Radiation Proctitis: What It Is and How HBOT Is Used

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