Recompression chamber
A recompression chamber, commonly known as a hyperbaric chamber, is a special sealed environment where air pressure can be increased. It is often used in medicine for treating conditions like decompression sickness (often affecting divers) and carbon monoxide poisoning. By increasing pressure and delivering pure oxygen, the chamber helps restore normal bodily functions and accelerates healing by promoting oxygen absorption in tissues. Patients typically relax inside the chamber for a set period while the pressure is carefully controlled, making it an effective therapy for certain medical conditions and enhancing recovery.
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A recompression chamber, commonly known as a hyperbaric chamber, is a sealed environment where the air pressure can be increased above normal levels. It’s used primarily in medical settings to treat conditions like decompression sickness (often seen in divers) and certain infections. By providing higher oxygen levels, it helps promote healing in damaged tissues and improves the body’s ability to fight infections. The chamber allows patients to breathe in concentrated oxygen, which enhances recovery and can also be used in various therapeutic applications, such as improving wound healing or treating carbon monoxide poisoning.