Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD A hyperbaric chamber is a specialized, enclosed space where hyperbaric oxygen therapy occurs. This environment allows your lungs to absorb more oxygen, which then ...

A boy died on Jan. 31 when the hyperbaric chamber he was in exploded. Thomas Cooper, 5, had been reportedly getting treatment for several medical conditions at The Oxford Center in Troy, Mich.

A hyperbaric chamber exploded at the Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, killing a 5-year-old boy being treated and injuring his mother. What to know about the equipment.