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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