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Friday, February 10, 2012

Our thoughts go out to those associated with the Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber in FL

We are deeply saddened by the news of the Equine Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber explosion which occurred this morning at the Kesmarc Florida equine rehabilitation center in Ocala, Florida. Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and all those associated with the Kesmarc Florida facility.

Safety in a Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber is of upmost importance. Very strict guidelines are followed to ensure against any chance of an explosion. However, in the interest of the safety of our patients and staff members, ESMS has suspended operations of our Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber pending the results of an ongoing investigation into the reason for the explosion. We are taking every step possible to ensure the safety of our patients by making certain our Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber is in top notch condition and operated in the safest manner possible. ESMS will not reopen the Hyperbaric Oxygen Center until we are absolutely convinced it safe to do so.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all those affected by this unfortunate accident.

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