What is another word for hyperbaric chamber?
Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪpəbˈaɹɪk t͡ʃˈe͡ɪmbə] (IPA) 
A hyperbaric chamber is also known as a decompression chamber. It is a sealed container in which a person is kept and the ambient air pressure is increased to a level that is greater than the normal atmospheric pressure at sea level. Other synonyms for hyperbaric chamber include pressure chamber, high-pressure chamber, and oxygen chamber. It is used to treat various medical conditions including decompression sickness, carbon monoxide poisoning, and thermal burns. The hyperbaric chamber is also used in the aerospace industry to simulate high altitudes for training purposes. No matter what it is called, the hyperbaric chamber is an important medical device that has helped countless people.
