HBOT Chamber: Uses, Types, Cost, and Benefits

In summary

An HBOT chamber delivers oxygen at higher-than-normal pressure, so more oxygen reaches body tissues. Here’s what to know before you invest in one:

• Monoplace chambers treat one patient at a time. Multiplace chambers treat several patients together and are used in larger hospitals
• HBOT is used for decompression sickness, non-healing and diabetic foot wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning and radiation tissue injury
• Portable or mild chambers cost about Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 10 lakh but run at lower pressures and are not hospital-grade
• Monoplace chambers cost about Rs. 15 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh. Multiplace chambers range from Rs. 35 lakh to over Rs. 1.5 crore
• Budget for installation, oxygen infrastructure, safety systems, staff training and maintenance, not just the chamber price
• Bajaj Finance Medical Equipment Finance offers Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 30 crore, with tenures of up to 120 months

Choosing the right chamber for your patient volume and spreading its cost with financing helps you add hyperbaric care while protecting your working capital.

Last updated: October 2026

An HBOT chamber works by combining increased atmospheric pressure with controlled oxygen delivery.

A typical treatment process involves:

1. The patient is assessed to determine whether HBOT is appropriate
2. The patient enters the hyperbaric chamber
3. The chamber is gradually pressurised to the prescribed treatment pressure
4. The patient breathes oxygen through the chamber's oxygen-delivery system or an appropriate breathing interface
5. The treatment team monitors the patient and chamber parameters throughout the session
6. Pressure is gradually reduced at the end of the treatment

The treatment pressure, duration and oxygen concentration depend on the clinical protocol and the patient's condition.

HBOT chambers can be broadly classified based on the number of people they can accommodate during treatment.

The appropriate chamber depends on the intended clinical use, patient volume, available infrastructure, treatment protocols and applicable regulatory and safety requirements.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used for selected medical conditions where increased oxygen availability may provide a clinical benefit. Depending on clinical guidelines and medical assessment, HBOT may be used for conditions such as:

• Decompression sickness
• Selected non-healing wounds
• Certain diabetic foot wounds
• Radiation tissue injury
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Certain compromised grafts or flaps
• Certain severe infections
• Other recognised indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy

The suitability of HBOT varies by condition. A qualified healthcare professional should determine whether the treatment is appropriate for an individual patient.

The price of an HBOT chamber in India can vary considerably depending on its configuration and intended application.

Factors that can influence the overall cost include:

• Monoplace or multiplace configuration
• Chamber size and capacity
• Operating pressure
• Oxygen delivery technology
• Monitoring and control systems
• Safety equipment
• Installation and infrastructure
• Manufacturer and model
• Training
• Warranty and maintenance support

Hospitals should consider the total cost of ownership, including installation, maintenance, consumables, staffing and other operating expenses, rather than comparing equipment prices alone.