Hyperbaric medicine is a treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized environment. This process helps increase the amount of oxygen in the blood, which can promote healing and fight infections. It is commonly used to treat conditions such as decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and chronic non-healing wounds. During a hyperbaric oxygen therapy session, patients typically enter a specialized chamber, known as a hyperbaric chamber, where the pressure is increased to levels higher than normal atmospheric pressure. This therapy can enhance the body's natural healing processes and is often used in conjunction with other medical treatments.