{"id":172715,"date":"2023-04-24T08:12:31","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T12:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=172715"},"modified":"2023-04-24T08:12:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T12:12:31","slug":"government-explains-what-became-of-the-hyperbaric-chamber-donated-in-2018-by-the-calvin-ayre-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/government-explains-what-became-of-the-hyperbaric-chamber-donated-in-2018-by-the-calvin-ayre-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Government explains what became of the hyperbaric chamber, donated in 2018 by the Calvin Ayre Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The government is uncertain when a specialist will arrive on the island to repair the hyperbaric chamber.<\/p>

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The hyperbaric chamber, donated in 2018 by the Calvin Ayre Foundation, is the main method used for treating decompression sickness, which occurs when dissolved nitrogen gases form gas bubbles in the bloodstream due to rapid changes in pressure.<\/p>\n

The country’s sole hyperbaric chamber has been inoperable for years, and the equipment needs calibration before it can be used safely.<\/p>

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A chosen expert to resolve the issue has either contracted Covid or was afraid of contracting it, but is willing to travel soon.<\/p>

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The government did not look for any other specially trained experts, as the manufacturing company had selected that individual.<\/p>\n

Last month, two individuals received treatment in Guadeloupe for decompression sickness, highlighting the urgency of the situation, as untreated symptoms can result in paralysis or death.<\/p>

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Antigua welcomes gift of Hyperbaric Chamber<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n