What You Can and Can't Take Into the HBO Chamber

What you can and can't take into the hyperbaric chamber during treatment:

Wear non-static garments, preferably cotton. Do not wear silk, nylon, rayon, or polyester. Surgical scrubs are provided for all patients and parents entering the chamber.
Do not wear perfume, oil-based make-up or lotion, or hair spray.
Remove watches and jewelry.
No purses, newspapers or glass items are allowed in the chamber. However, reading glasses, contact lenses, magazines, books and cards are allowed.
No lighters, hand warmers, CD-players, radios, pocket games, cameras, hearing aids, or other battery-powered devices.
Parents often ask what toys and games can be taken into the chamber for their children. Approved toys include most non-metal, plastic toys including plastic legos, soft cotton stuffed toys, books, crayons, plastic markers, and most board games as long as they do not contain metal of any kind. Also, children can take their favorite blanket as long as it is only made from cotton.
Wear shoe covers over street shoes or bring a clean pair of rubber-soled shoes or slippers to be worn only in the chamber.

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