EBOO Therapy: What to Know Before Your First Session

What EBOO is

EBOO stands for extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation. It is a procedure in which a small, continuous volume of blood travels outside the body through a sterile single-use circuit, passes through a filter unit where oxygen and ozone are introduced under controlled settings, and is then returned to the patient.

It is a medical procedure, not a spa service. It is carried out with dedicated equipment by trained clinical staff, and it is neither a way of cleaning the blood nor a method of removing all toxins. Those descriptions are inaccurate, and LINNA does not use them.

How a session works

Two points of venous access are usually established, one to draw blood into the circuit and one for the return line. Flow rates, gas settings and treatment time are configured by the supervising clinician, and the system runs as a closed loop from beginning to end.

Most patients are seated or reclined and can read or rest. Allowing roughly one hour for the procedure itself, plus additional time for admission, review and observation, gives a realistic picture of the visit.

Why medical assessment matters

Suitability is individual. A physician reviews your medical history, current diagnoses, medicines and supplements, allergies, bleeding or clotting history, vascular access and pregnancy status before any session is agreed.

Certain findings may mean the procedure is postponed, modified or not offered at all. Being assessed is not the same as being scheduled, and a responsible clinic will tell you when EBOO is not the right option for you.

• Recent laboratory results may be requested or repeated.
• Some conditions require clearance from your treating specialist first.
• Standard medical care continues alongside, and is never replaced by, a wellness procedure.

What to prepare before treatment

Preparation is simple but worth doing carefully. The instructions confirmed for you by the clinical team always take priority over general advice found online.

• Bring recent blood test results, specialist letters or imaging reports if you have them.
• Write down every medicine and supplement, including dose and frequency.
• Eat a normal light meal and drink water beforehand unless advised otherwise.
• Wear clothing with sleeves that move easily above the elbow.
• Do not stop prescribed medication unless your treating physician instructs you to.
• Tell the clinic if you develop a fever, infection or any new symptom before the visit.

What to expect during the session

Vital signs are checked before the circuit is started and monitored during treatment. Staff remain present throughout and will ask how you are feeling at intervals.

Sensations described by patients vary widely: some notice coolness along the return line, mild tingling or lightheadedness, others notice nothing in particular. Tell the team immediately about chest discomfort, breathlessness, dizziness or pain at an access site so that settings can be adjusted or the session stopped.

Aftercare

Expect a short observation period before leaving, along with written or verbal aftercare instructions specific to you. Plan a quiet rest of the day rather than a demanding schedule.

• Keep the access sites clean and dry, and watch for redness, swelling or bleeding.
• Drink fluids normally unless your physician has restricted your intake.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and sauna on the day of treatment.
• Resume your usual medicines exactly as prescribed.

How session frequency is determined

There is no universal course length. Frequency and total number of sessions, if any beyond the first, are decided by the physician after reviewing how you responded, your assessment findings and your overall clinical picture.

Be cautious about fixed packages presented before an assessment has taken place. A plan should be able to change, including stopping, as new information appears.

Questions to ask your doctor

A consultation is a two-way conversation. Bringing a short written list helps you leave with clear answers rather than impressions.

• Why is EBOO being discussed for my situation, and what alternatives exist?
• What is known, and not known, about the evidence relevant to me?
• Which risks and side effects apply given my medical history?
• How will we judge whether to continue, adjust or stop?
• What does the full cost cover, including assessment and follow-up?

When to contact the Care Team

Contact LINNA promptly if you notice fever, persistent bleeding, increasing pain, swelling or redness at an access site, or any symptom that concerns you after a session. For severe chest pain, breathing difficulty or fainting, seek emergency medical care first and inform the clinic afterwards.

Individual responses vary, and no outcome is guaranteed. Reporting changes early is what allows the medical team to review your plan properly.