Chamber Supervisor

Question 1

Loss of O2 during treatment. Less than 15 minutes to get it back.

Answer 1

Resume at point of interruption. Time off O2 is considered DEAD TIME.

Question 2

Loss of O2 during treatment. More than 15 minutes but less than 2 hours to get it back.

Answer 2

Place patient back on O2, max extensions at their current depth, EXCEPT TT5 HAS NO EXTENSIONS AT 60. So the two O2 period extension occurs instead at the 30ft stop.

Question 3

Is TT5 ever authorized for symptomatic omitted D?

Answer 3

No.

Question 4

Reoccurrence of symptoms, deeper than 60 feet on TT6A.

Answer 4

Compress to 165fsw. Complete :30 at 165. Begin TT6A?

Question 5

How long should a patient wait before flying after a treatment?

Answer 5

Consult with a UMO for residual symptoms.
All others 72 hours minimum.

Question 6

What is the maximum SEV for CO2 in the chamber at 30, 60, and 165?

Answer 6

.78, .53, .25

Question 7

How many consecutive treatments can be completed before a break is required?

Answer 7

5 days of treatments before 1 day break is required.

Question 8

CNS O2 Toxicity during treatment. What is your procedure?

Answer 8

First hit: Off O2, wait for symptoms to subside, 15 minutes after symptoms subside place patient back on O2 at point of interruption.
Second hit or first convulsion: Off O2, after symptoms subside and patient is relaxed and breathing normally ascend 10 feet at 1ft/min. Place patient back on O2 and resume treatment.
3rd hit or 2nd convulsion: off O2, contact UMO.