HBOT Contraindications List

Medical conditions that are CONTRAINDICATED in HBOT:

Untreated Pneumothorax (If treated - chest tubes must be in place with Heimlich valves)
Untreated Hemorrhage
Hypothermia or Hyperthermia (over 103F)
Active Seizures
Obstructed airway
GI obstruction
Splenic/Cardiac Hemangiosarcoma
Pacemakers (unless specifically approved for use in HBOT)
Caution with Diabetics. Insulinoma is often contraindicated.**
Pregnancy may be contraindicated

Medications/solutions that are PROHIBITED in HBOT:

Alcohol
Any petroleum based product
Baby oil, coconut oil
Vaseline
Ointments
Any other topicals (Topical flea/tick meds within 24-48hrs, skin treatments, oils, perfumes, etc)
Opioids - must time these medications appropriately prior to HBOT treatment
Medication-delivering patches
CisPlatinum
Doxorubicin
Disulfiram
Mafenide Acetate
Bleomycin

Additionally:

If your patient has any active topical medications/oils/perfumes/etc on them, they must be fully bathed with Dawn dish soap prior to HBOT treatment.
Your patient cannot have any VetWrap or Velcro on them (cotton wrapping +/- Elastikon is OK).
Your patient cannot have IV lines/bags or Urine lines/bags attached (IVC, U-cath or E-tube/NG tube that is capped and FLUID-locked is OK).
Your patient cannot have any Non-cotton materials on them (No nylon or polyester materials - for example a mesh ‘shirt’ to protect chest tubes. 100% Cotton stockinette is OK).
Your patient cannot have any monitoring devices, or anything with batteries or metal on them. Surgical staples are OK.
**Diabetic patients will experience a 10-20 mg/dL drop in blood sugar during HBOT treatment. They must be well-controlled.

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