CebuDoc Acquires Multi-place Hyperbaric Chamber

To meet the growing demand of the wellness industry, Cebu Doctors University Hospital now offers a multi-place hyperbaric chamber making them the first hospital-based and most advanced hyperbaric facility in Visayas and Mindanao. CebuDoc is all set to provide you a bigger and better Center for Hyperbaric Medicine, which is a breakthrough treatment for healing decompression sickness. Dr. Hilario S. Cabaitan II, a distinguished member of the UHMS (Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society) who trained for HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy) Course,leads the hospital’s Hyperbaric Team. “The doctor and nurses in the Center are professionally skilled in ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support). For us nurses, updates on our trainings relative to our areas of expertise should be a requirement. We have to update our skills before we start our treatments,” said Leizel Gako, the nurse supervisor at the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine.

Single and multi-chamber setting

Hyperbaric medicine has been in existence for centuries, aiding men in recuperating from a wide array of conditions. As the demand for HBOT increases, it will soon be a requisite for every medical institution. With CebuDoc having acquired the latest multi-chamber hyperbaric machine, it can now accommodate more than seven (7) patients at a time. It is the only hospital as well to offer both single and multi-chamber setting. “No longer will the patients have to squeeze in and out of the mono-chamber. Just go in, take a seat, wear the headgear and that’s it,” said Gako. “Precautions will also be exercised to avoid any accidents.” The multi-chamber offers the same benefits as that of a mono-chamber but only differs in the comfort level of the patients. “For patients unable to sit inside the multi-chamber, they have the option to use the mono chamber. It has been in operation since 2011, changing lives for the better,” said Emmanuel Kevin Nosdo, an HBOT nurse.

Patient journey

Meantime, patients will be assured only the excellent care available when they visit the Hyperbaric Center. The treatments inside the chamber could feel a little like a first-class airplane flight. “We will provide patient’s safety first, cost effectiveness and their security,” said Nosdo. HBOT is 100% safe for the approved patients. According to the nurses, patients with ear or nose problems like sinusitis and ruptured eardrum have to address it before going through hyperbaric treatment. Dr. Cabaitan first determines the treatment plan suited for each patient. “Comprehensive screening for all patients will be undergone before treatments because patient safety is our top priority,” said Gako.

For inquiries, call Center for Hyperbaric Medicine at +63 32 255- 5555 local 185.