Monoplace Hyperbaric Chambers
Single-patient medical-grade HBOT — the clinical standard.
1.5–3.0 ATA
Pressure
60–90 minutes
Session
$150–$250
Price/session
20–40 sessions
Protocol
Monoplace chambers are pressurized with 100% pure oxygen for one patient at a time. They are the most common chamber type in US clinics and are used for the full range of FDA-approved HBOT indications.
Monoplace hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) chambers are acrylic cylindrical enclosures designed for one patient. The entire chamber is flooded with 100% medical-grade oxygen, pressurized to 1.5–3.0 ATA depending on the indication. Because patients breathe the chamber atmosphere directly — not through a mask — treatment is comfortable and requires no special breathing equipment. Sessions typically run 60–90 minutes. Monoplace units are found in hospital wound care centers, standalone HBOT clinics, and multi-specialty medical practices across the United States.
Quick facts
What happens during a session?
You lie inside the clear acrylic chamber. The technician gradually pressurizes it with 100% oxygen over 10–15 minutes. At treatment pressure, you breathe normally for 60 minutes. The chamber slowly decompresses over another 10–15 minutes. The pressurized environment forces oxygen deep into plasma, tissue, and cerebrospinal fluid — areas red blood cells cannot reach under normal conditions.
What you get from monoplace hyperbaric chambers
- Delivers 10–15× more oxygen to tissues vs. breathing room air
- Stimulates new blood vessel formation (angiogenesis)
- Reduces inflammation and swelling
- Accelerates wound healing and collagen synthesis
- Supports stem cell mobilization
- Kills anaerobic bacteria (beneficial in wound care)
Best suited for
- Patients with non-healing wounds or diabetic foot ulcers
- Cancer survivors recovering from radiation tissue damage
- Athletes seeking accelerated recovery
- Patients with TBI or post-concussion symptoms
- Anyone undergoing post-surgical recovery
- Chronic wound healing (diabetic ulcers, radiation injury)
- Decompression sickness
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Post-surgical recovery
- TBI / concussion (off-label)
Common questions
Is a monoplace chamber safe?
Yes — monoplace HBOT has an excellent safety record with over 50 years of clinical use. The most common side effect is mild ear pressure during pressurization, managed by swallowing or yawning. Serious complications are rare (<1 in 10,000 sessions).
Will Medicare cover monoplace HBOT?
Medicare Part B covers HBOT for 14 FDA-approved indications including diabetic wounds and radiation injury. Coverage requires a physician order and prior authorization for most plans. Non-approved (off-label) uses are not covered.
How do I know if a clinic uses medical-grade equipment?
Ask if the chamber is FDA-cleared as a Class II medical device and whether their technicians are NBDHMT-certified. FindHyperbaric shows verified clinics that meet these standards.
What's the difference between monoplace and multiplace?
Monoplace chambers hold one patient and fill the entire space with oxygen. Multiplace chambers hold several patients who breathe oxygen through masks while the chamber is pressurized with air. Both are effective — the choice depends on clinical needs and facility type.
Conditions treated with monoplace hyperbaric chambers
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