'Flash fire' kills Arizona physical therapist inside hyperbaric chamber

Safety Concerns & Regulatory Landscape - Hyperbaric chamber industry faces scrutiny due to lack of tight regulation, raising safety concerns [4][5] - Two deaths this year involved fires in hyperbaric chambers, including a physical therapist in Arizona and a 5-year-old boy in Michigan [1][3] - The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society promotes responsible and safe use of hyperbaric medicine [4] Hyperbaric Chamber Usage & Applications - Hyperbaric chambers increase pressure to two to three times normal atmospheric pressure, allowing users to breathe 100% oxygen [1] - FDA has cleared hyperbaric oxygen therapy for limited conditions like radiation therapy recovery and vascular disease [7] - Use of hyperbaric chambers has grown in popularity, embraced by athletes like LeBron James and Michael Phelps [6][7] Lack of Evidence for Certain Uses - There's a lack of evidence regarding the effects of hyperbaric chambers on healthy individuals, despite promotion by celebrities like Justin Bieber [8] - Some hyperbaric chamber treatments, like those for ADHD and sleep apnea, are not on the FDA's approved list [3][4]