Last updated on 4/27/21 | First published on 11/20/18 | Literature review current through Mar. 2024
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Authors:
Jeff Mize RRT, CHT, UHMSADS,
Tiffany Hamm BSN, RN, CWS, ACHRN, UHMSADS,
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Coauthor(s)
Jeff Mize, RRT, CHT, UHMSADS
Disclosures: Nothing to disclose
Tiffany Hamm, BSN, RN, CWS, ACHRN, UHMSADS
Chief Nursing Officer, Wound Reference, IncDisclosures: Nothing to disclose
Editors
Hyperbaric Chambers are designed for durability and reliability. A regular program of inspections, performance verifications and factory authorized preventive maintenance will keep the chamber in optimal condition. Daily, weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual performance verifications are recommended. Documentation of all performance verifications and maintenance must be maintained. Manufacturer authorized preventive maintenance should be performed annually. [1]
The Pressure Rate Set Control sets the rate of compression or decompression inside the Chamber. All pressure change rates are linear. The numbers “1” through “5” indicate the approximate pressure change rate in pounds per square inch (psi) per minute (i.e., “3” equals 3.0 psi per minute change). [1]
Routine - monthly chamber rate verification inspection validates calibration of the rate of compression and decompression correspond with Pressure rate control. Documentation should be completed utilizing the Routine Inspection - monthly chamber rate verification form.
Chamber
Serial # ___________________________________________________________________________ Year ______________
* Emergency
decompression times from 3 ATA must be less than 2 minutes. Notify the Safety
Director if > 2 mins.
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Month
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Compression
to 3 ata
5 psig/min
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Decompression
from 3 ata
5 psig/min
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Decompression
from 3 ata
emergency vent
3 sec on /
3 sec off
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*Decompression
from 3 ata
emergency vent
(toggle or EmErgency vent button held down)
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Idle Pressure
Normal:
1.5
psi +/- 1 psi
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Safety Pin
engages/
retracts At
1 psi +/- 0.5 psi
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Ground Check
Chamber Stud to Wall
Normal:
0 - 1 ? ohms
Chamber patient ground
to chamber stud
Normal:
0-10 ? ohms
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