The death of a 5-year-old boy Michigan boy is under investigation after a hyperbaric chamber exploded with the child inside, and while this medical device can help treat burns and other conditions, ...

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – A 5-year-old boy was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at a healthcare facility in Oakland County. First responders were called to reports of the explosion shortly ...

A hyperbaric chamber is a specialized, enclosed space where hyperbaric oxygen therapy occurs. This environment allows your lungs to absorb more oxygen, which then gets delivered to your cells and ...

A 5-year-old Michigan boy and an Arizona man died in 2025 in hyperbaric oxygen chamber fires at wellness centers that provided therapy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a letter Aug. 25, ...

Hyperbaric chambers contain highly pressurized, pure oxygen, which can be combustible. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to treat a variety of conditions, including severe burns, wounds, decompression ...