Gulf Coast Hyperbarics, Inc. is the unmatched leader in hyperbaric engineering, design and manufacture. With over 30 years of hyperbaric service there is no other company with the level of experience, innovation, commitment to quality and safety than Gulf Coast Hyperbarics, Inc.
Our spacious multiplace treatment chambers are designed for
ultimate safety and patient comfort as well as ease and simplicity for
the operators with the
absolute minimum in maintenance. The entire
hyperbaric treatment system, including all subsystems, components, and
ancillary support systems, is designed to meet or exceed stringent
quality standards and hyperbaric engineering design and fabrication
standards for health care facilities as required by ASME/PVHO-1, The
National Fire Protection Association NFPA99, Food and Drug
Administration, Quality Register ISO 9001 and sound practices
recommended by the Undersea Hyperbaric and Medical Society (UHMS). A
registered professional engineer will design and certify
your system. Several interior and exterior color schemes are available
for the customers choosing.
Our chambers are designed with over 100 stainless steel penetrators ranging in size of 1/4” to 2”. This quantity ensures the capability to support future expansion of the treatment system. A large rectangular entryway door easily accommodates gurney and wheel chair bound patients.
Patients are pampered with
the latest state of the art entertainment system available in
a
hyperbaric environment. Each patient is provided with a selectable
stereo headset that affords the choice
of no less than four channels. A video cassette recorder system with a
rear projected movie projector allows for movie viewing. If quiet is
preferred, the entertainment system can be individually controlled to each
patient’s preference.
Flooring extends from end to end and is sized in segments to be easily removed by a single person. The 1/4” thick aluminum plates are equipped with recessing handles to assist in removing. A light color bonded conductive vinyl operating room tile is installed over the deckplates that provides a bright clean appearance and gives the patients a fresh, more relaxed feeling. The tile and bonding agent exceed all off-gassing criteria for hyperbaric applications.
A medical supply lock is provided to transfer
supplies between the inside and outside tenders. Ample shelving is
designed into the chamber to neatly store all equipment required for
treatment. Lighting is achieved without introducing electrical current
into the chamber; a significant safety factor. A state of the art
environmental conditioning and atmospheric monitoring system
ensures optimum patient comfort and maintains oxygen and carbon dioxide
levels within acceptable standards. The transfer chamber, used to
transport medical personnel between the surface and treatment depth,
includes a hand wash sink, toilet and equipment to treat two additional
patients.
A closed
circuit television monitoring (CCTV) system allows for 100%
monitoring of all
patients throughout the treatment. A wireless
communication system is installed that provides either private
conversation or all hands. Secondary and tertiary communication systems
are installed that allow continuous communication in the event of a
power failure. Silencers are installed on all air supply lines to
reduce noise inside the chamber and further increase patient comfort.
With a Gulf Coast
Hyperbarics chamber system, the highest level
of patient
safety is achieved. The chamber atmosphere is constantly monitored
for proper levels of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Two Analox
oxygen and one Analox carbon dioxide monitors are provided
to ensure proper atmospheric conditions. The environmental
conditioning system maintains temperature comfort and controls
humidity.
Patients
are seated in
ergonomically designed, 29 inch wide chairs with a contoured
back cushion that provides optimum cervical support, lumbar positioning
and neck-dam clearance for the therapeutic oxygen hood. The individual
chairs are designed with folding armrests and retractable footrests that
provide support and elevation of the patient’s feet. The chairs foam
cushion and upholstery are not only comfortable, durable and waterproof
but their flame retardant properties meet the safety requirements of the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Occupant safety and comfort are hallmarks of the Gulf Coast Hyperbaric chamber systems. A low-pressure (LP) air system drastically reduces manufacturing costs and eliminates the obvious risks associated with operating high pressures that exceed 3000 psi. Dual oil-less LP compressors generate 200 cubic feet of air per minute at 200 psig. Two compressors are used to provide redundancy and prevent chamber system down time during compressor maintenance. As with the compressors, multiple air storage receivers are used to provide redundancy. Each compressor is equipped with a carbon monoxide monitor, high temperature and low lubricating pressure switches that will secure the compressor if any out of parameter condition occurs.
The expansive interior with its large rectangular entryway access door can easily accommodate seated and gurney bound patients without sacrificing space or comfort. With ample aisle room, the medical attendant can maneuver effortlessly to tend to the needs of the patients. The large multiple view ports add to the sense of spaciousness. The neutral color scheme contributes to putting the patients at ease during the treatment session. A wireless communication system allows the inside attendant to remain in constant contact with the outside attendant without hindering his/her movement within the chamber.
Therapeutic gas
is administered to the patients using the standard oral-nasal
mask or the AMRON oxygen hood, depending on the desires of the
patient. Both systems virtually eliminate breathing resistance and
afford considerable degree of movement for the patient. Patient
comfort is paramount to any chamber design.
The primary source of
therapeutic breathing gas is the facility’s oxygen system. A
secondary source of oxygen, independent of the hospital system, is
provided as a back-up system. Emergency air, independent of the air
compressor system, is installed in the event of contaminated air
inside the chamber. All chamber systems include a fire suppression
system that can be activated from the operating console or from
several stations inside the chamber. The fire suppression system
provides complete coverage of the chamber interior. Hand lines are
also installed that reach throughout the entire length of the
chamber. All monitoring parameters are displayed and recorded at
the console. Intravenous application can be performed with the
infusion pump located located outside and penetrated into the
chamber.
Chamber control and supervision combines state of the art technology with simplicity. All chamber controls are located on the free standing operating console. The design and layout allow for just one person to completely operate the chamber from the console. The console is designed so that the seated operator has total and easy access to all critical function within arms reach. The console is designed so that the operator, when seated, can observe the chamber interior, the closed circuit television monitors, and the area adjacent the console and the chamber.
- Control chamber travel rates and monitor depth
- Monitor air and treatment gas pressures
- Operate all communications
- Monitor compressor performance
- Control the CCTV monitors
- Monitor and activate the fire suppression system
- Control lighting levels
- Operate the entertainment system
- Monitor and control temperature and humidity
- Monitor atmospheric and therapeutic gas levels for oxygen and carbon dioxide
- Monitor pressure levels in the air storage receivers
At the completion of installation, a hands-on training program is provided for the entire staff. This training includes all normal operations, emergency procedures, maintenance and participation in actual patient/staff treatment. A complete set of training booklets, operating procedures and system drawings are provided. Gulf Coast Hyperbarics, Inc is so confident in their quality engineering approach that a one year unconditional warranty is provided with each system. Our staff provides the necessary technical assistance to your facility architects and engineers to ensure the hyperbaric facility is compatible with the structure that will house it.
Gulf Coast Hyperbarics, Inc.
1100 West 26th Street
Lynn Haven, Florida 32444
BUS: 850.271.1441
FAX: 850.271.1449