A hyperbaric chamber is a sealed environment where the air pressure is increased beyond normal atmospheric levels. This chamber is often used for medical treatments, allowing patients to breathe pure oxygen, which can help speed up healing and fight infections. It is commonly used for conditions like decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and certain types of wounds. Inside the chamber, the increased pressure allows more oxygen to dissolve in the blood, enhancing oxygen delivery to tissues. Treatments typically last from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the condition being treated. Safety protocols are essential to prevent complications during the therapy.