If oxygen is lost for less than 15 minutes, what is the recommended course of action?

When oxygen is lost for a period of less than 15 minutes during hyperbaric treatment, the recommended course of action is to continue at the point of interruption. This approach is based on the understanding that a brief loss of oxygen does not significantly compromise the therapeutic effects already achieved or the physiological safety of the patient in the compression chamber.

Resuming at the point of interruption allows for the continuity of treatment, ensuring that the patient receives the full benefit of the hyperbaric therapy as initially intended. Interruptions lasting under 15 minutes are typically considered manageable, and continuing allows for minimal disruption to the therapeutic protocol.

Understanding the importance of continuity in hyperbaric therapy is essential, as it helps to maintain the efficacy of the treatment while also considering patient safety. Courses of action that involve stopping treatment or restarting from the beginning of the table could introduce unnecessary delays and could potentially affect the overall treatment outcomes. Consulting a specialist may be necessary in more prolonged or complex situations but is not the immediate action required for cases of brief oxygen loss.