Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used worldwide for healing, recovery, and wellness. But when people talk about “hyperbaric chambers,” they’re often referring to two very different technologies:
Medical‑grade hyperbaric oxygen chambers (hospital‑based, high pressure, 100% oxygen)
Mild hyperbaric oxygen chambers (wellness‑focused, lower pressure, 90–97% oxygen)
What Is a Medical‑Grade Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber?
A medical‑grade hyperbaric chamber is the type used in hospitals and specialist medical facilities. These chambers are designed for clinical treatment.
Key Features of Medical‑Grade HBOT
Delivers 100% oxygen - Breathing pure oxygen requires a doctor’s prescription and medical supervision.
Operated by trained professionals - A technician manually controls the chamber, and a doctor oversees the session.
Multi‑place chambers - Hospitals often use large chambers that hold multiple patients at once, with a nurse or chamber attendant inside.
Strict treatment protocols - Because 100% oxygen can cause oxygen toxicity, patients must take scheduled oxygen breaks.
High equipment cost - Multi‑place chambers can cost close to $1 million per unit, contributing to higher treatment prices.
Medical‑Grade HBOT is typically used for carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, radiation injury, severe infections, chronic non‑healing wounds.
What Is a Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber?
A mild hyperbaric oxygen chamber (mHBOT) is a lower‑pressure, more accessible version commonly found in wellness clinics, sports recovery centres, and in home use.
Key Features of Mild HBOT
Delivers 90–97% oxygen - Oxygen comes from an oxygen concentrator, not bottled medical oxygen
Mono‑place chambers - Most mild chambers are designed for one person, though multi‑place options exist.
Lower risk profile - Because users are not breathing 100% oxygen, the risk of oxygen toxicity is significantly reduced. So requires no oxygen breaks and less intensive supervision
More affordable and accessible - Mild chambers are less complex and far cheaper than hospital‑grade systems.
Mild HBOT is perfect for wellness and vitality, sports recovery, reducing inflammation, supporting cognitive clarity, general oxygenation and energy
These chambers are ideal for people seeking regular, accessible wellness support.
Head over to our YouTube channel for examples of in home use and outcomes achieved with mild hyperbaric oxygen chamber, or contact us to discuss your specific needs.
