HYPERBARIC OXYGEN
TREATMENT CENTERS
1395 North Main St.
Randolph, MA 02368
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For an appointment or
to talk to our staff call:
(800) 973-3009
(781) 961-7887
Fax (781) 986-8360

Your First Visit for HBOT
BEFORE TREATMENT WE WILL:
 Introduce you to the staff
 Ask about your medical history
 Take you on a tour of the facility including the chamber
 Discuss your hyperbaric oxygen treatment HBOT options
 Answer all your questions
 Provide you with scrubs to wear in the tank

THE FLOOR PLAN OF THE CHAMBER
The "floor plan" of this 6' 2" diameter by 10' long hyperbaric chamber has two 6' long naugahyde and foam cushioned bench seats situated around a 12" television viewport.

The nice size and "living room arrangement" reduces claustrophobic anxiety. Oxygen controls run to each seat for easy attachment to a high-efficiency hood or mask. Externally-powered lighting shines through an optical connection overhead. Two deluge system nozzles at each end protect the tank in the unlikely event of fire. Dual manifolds allow external and/or internal control of air and oxygen intake and exhaust.

A control panel outside the chamber has access behind it for adjustment or maintenance of the valves. Two-way communication with video is provided with a speaker and microphone inside the chamber and a black & white monitor at the control panel with connections for video recording.

FREQUENTLY A SKED QUESTIONS
Q. How many times will I need to have Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?

A. Treatments may vary with individual patients and conditions. Most treatments are given in a series of 20 to 40 treatments lasting 75 to 150 minutes per treatment.

Q. Can I go inside the chamber with my child? What, if any, are the health risks for me?

A. A parent may safely accompany a child in the chamber. Parents are never charged a fee for accompanying their child. The chamber was designed with 6 seats to avoid feelings of claustrophobia and to allow therapists, doctors and parents to help make patients more comfortable.

LETTERS FROM SOME OF OUR PATIENTS

When you learn that you will need a course of HBO to reverse or treat your condition, you may have many questions and concerns. We asked some patients to describe their experiences.

"To Future HOTC Patients,
I found the staff at HOTC very helpful in making the treatments as painless as possible. They did everything they could to make me comfortable while in the chamber. The treatments themselves don't hurt or cause any discomfort they are just boring, so bring lots of good books.
The worst part of it is the time it takes to go through the treatment. Just have a good attitude and know that this will help you get better and in most cases these are a lot better than the treatments you had before, in my case Chemo and Radiation, so good luck!"
--Barry

"To the staff at HOTC,
I was originally supposed to go to Mass Eye & Ear in Boston for treatments, but one day my nurse asked if I would like to go to Randolph. Living on the south shore, I jumped at the chance to go to Randolph, and I wasn't sorry. The location is very convenient and everyone at the center is very nice.Dr. Doherty took the time to show me around the facility. The chamber has two padded benches, one on each side. You could fit six people in the chamber with me. I think it would be too hot and uncomfortable in there with more than three people. Eileen held my hand in there the first two days. Being "old and feeble" she thought I would faint, but I didn't. It was a piece of cake. The only problem I had during the 30 treatments was that I sometimes got very warm, but I would then tell Linda and she would try to cool it down for me. Linda stays outside working the oxygen. You never have to worry when she or the others are there. She is looking through the glass at all times and, believe me, she can spot anything that is wrong. I forgot the best part, you can watch videos while you are in there."
--Ned

"Dear Dr. Doherty,
I'd like to thank you, Eileen and Linda for making me feel very comfortable and at ease while going through my treatments at your facility.It made it a lot easier having other patients in the tank with me, to talk to and watch movies from your great selection. It was a lot less stressful going to Randolph than to Boston and being in a small chamber by yourself. Your location made going through my 50 treatments a lot easier than I thought it would be. I highly recommend your center to anybody who is in need of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment. I continued to improve from my treatments."
--John

"Dear Dr. Doherty,
I've completed 39 treatments at your Hyperbaric Oxygen Center and although the results are not yet complete, I'm writing this letter to tell you how much I appreciated the personal attention received from you, Eileen and Linda. From the initial nightmare of sitting in the chamber for 2 an a half hours every day to the second week when I really looked forward to going, still amazes me.The kind personal attention, from the first greeting to you actually sitting in there with me for the first few visits, made me feel that all of you were concerned with my well-being and wanted as much as I to get comfortable and better. Your amazing selection of TV titles as well as the approved candies etc. just added to the wonderful program.All the above just added to the camaraderie of the complete strangers I was treated with. Best regards to you all for helping me through a difficult and strange new period of my life."
--Love, Earl


HOTC Staff,
Simply put--from the initial visit to the last "good bye," I found staff at the HBOT Center to be genuinely caring and in every way professional. Any hesitations I may have had were short-lived by their positive and understanding attitudes."
--Lys

"To all at HOTC,
When my husband and I were considering hyperbaric treatments for our 2-year-old son, our biggest concern was whether he could tolerate a 1 and 1/2 hour treatment session. The staff at HOTC put our worries to rest. One of the things that the staff did to help our son get used to the idea of wearing a hood was to take home the "mascot." Mr. Moose (a stuffed animal) came equipped with a hood (similar to what our son would have to wear). We were also able to take home the hood our son would be wearing and let him get accustomed to it in our own environment (his favorite toy, Elmo, also got to share in the experience.) Secondly, the staff set aside a time where we could just sit in the chamber with our son to let him get used to the environment. On his second visit, he tolerated his first treatment along with 2 other children. Having the children there and access to a television, helped him tolerate the treatment session. After a few sessions, our son looked forward to going in the "spaceship" and seeing the staff. We had such a positive experience that we would not hesitate to recommend it to others who may benefit from the treatments."
--Rosetta

"Dear Staff,
My introductory visit to HOTC was rather unnerving as I do suffer from mild claustrophobia. Then on that day Dr. Doherty was most patient and allowed me to set my own pace in getting accustomed to the chamber. The first day in the chamber was very warm and the treatment time seemed endless. However, once again Dr. Doherty allowed me and my partner the option of ending the session at any time. We stuck it out! I was fortunate to have a talkative and charming partner and together we talked our way through our initial fears. Thereafter we continued to talk at length during our daily sessions and talking is a great way to pass the time. The day I unexpectedly had to go into the chamber was really surprising pleasant. The entire staff is extremely pleasant, kind and patient. The entire treatment was extremely positive.Go for it!"
--Gretchen

"Dear Dr. Doherty and Staff,
My initial reaction when I was informed that I would have to receive hyperbaric oxygen treatment prior to upcoming dental surgery was one of skepticism and apprehension. After visiting a recommended HOTC in Boston, my skepticism only increased. Driving and tolls were a hassle, trying to locate a parking space was time consuming and expensive, and finding my way around a large, unfamiliar building complex only made me more pessimistic about the whole procedure. After viewing the single-cell monochamber, I was ready to abandon the whole process entirely. I then met with my physician at Dana Farber, explained my concerns--that I suffer from a mild form of claustrophobia and "there was no way I was going into a monochamber for two hours." He mentioned that there was a South Shore facility with a larger walk-in chamber. I scheduled an appointment, met with HOTC director Dr. Grace Doherty in Randolph, and explained my concerns (which she fully understood.) She discussed what kind of treatment I needed, and then led me to a large walk-in chamber. Although I was still not convinced that I could handle the chamber, she said: "Give it a try, a lot of people feel the same way, but we haven't lost a patient yet."After becoming acclimated to the chamber for several minutes, and returning another day for more of the same, I became more relaxed and proceeded to receive a full forty treatments, often along with other patients. We watched movies, drank beverages or snacked during breaks and before you knew it, time was up. The staff was very helpful answering any questions that would arise and there was an intercom on at all times. Commuting to this suburban site is quite easy and stress-free, there are no tolls, traffic moves along smoothly, you park your car right in front of the building, walk right in meet the same cheerful people each day, exchange greetings, select a movie and proceed to sit on a large bench in the chamber and enjoy a film for the duration of the process.Having recently completed my necessary treatments and as a result of Dr. Doherty, her dedicated staff of highly skilled professionals and support staff and along with a relaxed, comfortable environment, I would highly recommend this Center (and I have) to anyone requiring this type of treatment."
--Richard