Hyperbaric Treatment for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for carbon monoxide poisoning involves placing a patient in a special chamber where they breathe pure oxygen at higher-than-normal atmospheric pressure. This increases the amount of oxygen in the blood, helping to quickly remove carbon monoxide—a toxic gas formed when combustion fumes are inhaled— from the blood and tissues. The faster removal reduces the risk of damage to vital organs like the brain and heart, and can improve recovery. This treatment is especially effective in severe cases, such as when consciousness is altered or there are signs of organ injury.