How do horses respond to being treated?
Protocol is different for each horse,
and many conditions are treated with HBOT sessions of 30 to 90 minutes per day
over a period of several days. Operators monitor their equine patients with
audio and video equipment. Most horses show no reluctance to enter or remain in
the chamber, with some even going to sleep during treatment. Human patients
report a feeling of mild elation and wellbeing after HBOT, and there is no
reason to think that horses respond any differently to the experience.
Horses are fitted with a comfortable
facial mask which allows pure oxygen to flow freely throughout the body. This
special type of hyperbaric treatment is designed to be low stress, and
typically takes about an hour to complete.
Treatment time:
The number of treatments required,
maximal pressure and time in the chamber depends upon the condition being
treated and the general health of the patient. The specific Hyperbaric Oxygen
treatment schedule varies with each horse and the disease being treated. Similar
to antimicrobial therapy, hyperbaric oxygen is administered daily for a series
of treatments. Usually the duration of treatment is 60 minutes per session.
Preparation of Your Horse Prior to Treatment:
Horse’s safety must be the primary
concern. It should be ensured that the horse is clean and free from any of the
following:
- Fly Spray
- Baby Oil
- Oil-based grooming products (Show
Sheen)
- Poultice or liniments of any
kind
- Alcohol or alcohol-based substances
- Hoof oil
- Iodine
- Petroleum Jelly (Vaseline)
- Pain patches
- Electrical or battery-operated
products
- Prior to treatment, the following should be removed:
- Leather products (boots, halters,
neck straps)
- Nylon or synthetic products
(bandages, blankets, halters, etc.)
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