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EBAss European Baromedical Association European Baromedical Association for nurses, operators and technicians (www.EBAss.org). An Internati

Did you know?In HBOT, even your clothes matter.A hyperbaric session is not just “oxygen in a chamber”. It is a tightly c...
17/08/2026

Did you know?
In HBOT, even your clothes matter.
A hyperbaric session is not just “oxygen in a chamber”. It is a tightly controlled oxygen-enriched clinical environment — and that changes the rules. The European Code of Good Practice warns that one of the greatest accident risks comes from bringing prohibited materials into the chamber. It also notes that elevated oxygen increases ignition risk and can make materials burn faster.
That is why safety starts before treatment begins. The Code specifically includes checks for prohibited items, shoes and clothing, and states that clothing or bedding may become hazardous if synthetic, contaminated or carrying forbidden items. Its recommendation is clear: 100% cotton or other hyperbaric-compatible materials should be used.
In other words: in hyperbaric medicine, safety is not an accessory to treatment.
It is part of the treatment.

Are you an EBAss member doing meaningful work in hyperbaric medicine?We want to hear your story.Your project.Your progre...
22/07/2026

Are you an EBAss member doing meaningful work in hyperbaric medicine?
We want to hear your story.
Your project.
Your progress.
Your idea.
Your impact.
From patient care to technical excellence, from education to safety, every contribution helps move the field forward.
Send us a DM or email us at [email protected]
Let’s make the work of our community more visible — together.

HBOT is not a one-size-fits-all treatment.In Europe, hyperbaric oxygen therapy should be offered for evidence-based indi...
15/07/2026

HBOT is not a one-size-fits-all treatment.
In Europe, hyperbaric oxygen therapy should be offered for evidence-based indications and delivered under regulated medical conditions. ECHM explicitly advises against promoting so-called “mild HBOT” for wellness, energy, rejuvenation, or for conditions without sufficient clinical evidence.
Their statement also makes one point very clear: any breathing gas delivered in a pressurised chamber is a medical procedure with potential risks, regardless of chamber type, pressure level or marketing language. These chambers are treated as medical products under the EU regulatory framework, and their use should follow recognised standards, trained staffing and proper clinical oversight.
HBOT belongs in regulated medical facilities — not in one-size-fits-all wellness marketing.
Patient safety, proper indications and scientific evidence come first.

A gentle reminder from EBAssThe EBAss General Assembly will take place in Geneva on 16 September 2026, during EUBS 2026....
08/07/2026

A gentle reminder from EBAss
The EBAss General Assembly will take place in Geneva on 16 September 2026, during EUBS 2026.
This meeting is an important opportunity to reconnect, exchange updates, and support the next steps of EBAss and the wider European hyperbaric community.
Members can attend in person or online.
The General Assembly gives our community a voice- helping shape the future of EBAss, strengthen professional links, and support high standards in hyperbaric practice.
Full details and free registration are available on the EBAss website.

Join us in Geneva. Be part of EBAss.

Worth reading.A 2025 long-term follow-up of the RICH-ART trial adds important evidence on hyperbaric oxygen therapy for ...
01/07/2026

Worth reading.

A 2025 long-term follow-up of the RICH-ART trial adds important evidence on hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic radiation-induced cystitis.
In patients treated with HBOT, urinary symptom improvement was sustained over time: mean EPIC urinary total scores improved by 18.0 points at 6 months and remained improved by 19.1 points at 5 years. In total, 68.6% of patients met the study’s responder definition.
This matters because chronic radiation-induced cystitis can substantially affect quality of life, and long-term data have been one of the key gaps in the evidence base.
The 5-year follow-up supports HBOT as a relevant therapeutic option for selected patients with chronic radiation-induced bladder injury, while also highlighting the need for further research on optimal protocols, patient selection, predictive markers, and health-economic impact.

Read the article here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12033922/

Reference:
Oscarsson N. et al. Radiation-induced cystitis treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (RICH-ART): long-term follow-up of a randomised controlled, phase 2–3 trial. EClinicalMedicine, 2025;83:103214.

One European community. Many local voices.EBAss connects hyperbaric nurses, chamber operators, technicians, and healthca...
24/06/2026

One European community. Many local voices.
EBAss connects hyperbaric nurses, chamber operators, technicians, and healthcare professionals across countries and languages.
Alongside the local representatives introduced individually in this campaign, EBAss is also represented through local contacts in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and China.
Their role is to make EBAss more accessible locally — supporting communication, professional networking, knowledge exchange, and the continued development of safe, high-quality hyperbaric care.
Local representatives help build bridges between international standards and daily practice.
Connect with EBAss in your language.
Contact details are available on the EBAss website.

This week, we are introducing Aneta Miszewska, EBAss local representative in Poland.Aneta combines experience in hyperba...
19/06/2026

This week, we are introducing Aneta Miszewska, EBAss local representative in Poland.
Aneta combines experience in hyperbaric, anaesthesiology and intensive care nursing with an ongoing commitment to professional development. Her work connects clinical practice, academic teaching and professional education, supporting the continued growth of hyperbaric nursing in Poland.
Alongside her academic role at the Medical University of Gdańsk, she also works clinically at the Department of Hyperbaric Medicine and Sea Rescue at the University Centre for Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia.
W tym tygodniu przedstawiamy Anetę Miszewską, lokalną reprezentantkę EBAss w Polsce.
Aneta łączy doświadczenie w pielęgniarstwie hiperbarycznym, anestezjologicznym i intensywnej opiece z ciągłym zaangażowaniem w rozwój zawodowy. Jej praca obejmuje praktykę kliniczną, działalność akademicką oraz edukację zawodową, wspierając dalszy rozwój pielęgniarstwa hiperbarycznego w Polsce.
Poza pracą dydaktyczną na Gdańskim Uniwersytecie Medycznym pracuje również klinicznie w Klinice Medycyny Hiperbarycznej i Ratownictwa Morskiego Uniwersyteckiego Centrum Medycyny Morskiej i Tropikalnej w Gdyni.
One European community. Many local voices.

This week, we are introducing Manuel Preto, EBAss Local Representative for Portugal.Manuel brings extensive experience a...
16/06/2026

This week, we are introducing Manuel Preto, EBAss Local Representative for Portugal.
Manuel brings extensive experience across hyperbaric and diving medicine, with a professional focus on safety, training and operational excellence. His work reflects a strong commitment to high standards, risk awareness and the continued development of professional practice.
He represents EBAss locally and can be contacted in Portuguese and Spanish.
Contact details are available on the EBAss website.
Esta semana apresentamos Manuel Preto, Representante Local da EBAss em Portugal.
Com uma sólida experiência na medicina hiperbárica e de mergulho, Manuel reúne um percurso profissional fortemente ligado à segurança, à formação e à excelência operacional. O seu trabalho reflete um compromisso consistente com padrões elevados, gestão do risco e o desenvolvimento contínuo da prática profissional. Representa a EBAss a nível local e pode ser contactado em português e espanhol.
One European community. Many local voices.

This week, we are introducing Chris Bryan, EBAss Local Representative for England.Chris works at DDRC Healthcare in Plym...
12/06/2026

This week, we are introducing Chris Bryan, EBAss Local Representative for England.
Chris works at DDRC Healthcare in Plymouth as Operations Director and Safety Manager, supporting high standards in operational management, safety and patient care.
He brings strong experience in baromedical practice and is committed to continuous improvement in hyperbaric services.
Contact details are available on the EBAss website.

One European community. Many local voices.

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