How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Works in Animals
Posted on July 7, 2025 by Hypervets
- Pressurized Chamber:
The animal is placed in a hyperbaric chamber where the atmospheric pressure is increased to 1.5 to 3.0 ATA.
- Breathing 100% Oxygen:
Inside the chamber, the animal breathes pure oxygen, either freely or via a mask or hood system.
- Oxygen Dissolves in Plasma (Henry’s Law):
Under pressure, oxygen dissolves directly into blood plasma, increasing the oxygen supply to tissues, even
those with poor circulation.
- Biological Effects:
High oxygen levels enhance tissue healing by reducing inflammation, boosting immune cell activity,
stimulating new blood vessel growth, and accelerating cellular repair.
- Treatment Cycle:
A typical session lasts 45-90 minutes and includes a compression phase, treatment at depth, and a
decompression phase.
- Animal enters a sealed hyperbaric chamber.
- Chamber is pressurized to 1.5–3.0 ATA.
- Animal breathes 100% oxygen.
- Oxygen dissolves into plasma (Henry’s Law).
- Oxygen-rich plasma reaches damaged tissues.
- Healing effects:
-Reduces inflammation and swelling
-ReducesEnhances immune response
-ReducesStimulates tissue repair and angiogenesis
-ReducesFights infection
- Treatment lasts 45–90 min with controlled compression and decompression phases.
