Glossary
Isopression
The steady middle phase of a session at full treatment pressure.
Isopression is the phase of an HBOT session held at constant, full treatment pressure — between compression (going down) and decompression (coming up). It is where most of the therapeutic breathing happens.
More terms
Stem cell mobilization
HBOT's ability to release stem cells from bone marrow into circulation.
Air break
A scheduled pause breathing normal air during a session to prevent oxygen toxicity.
Pneumothorax
A collapsed lung — the one absolute contraindication to HBOT.
Angiogenesis
The growth of new blood vessels — a key long-term effect of HBOT.