oxygen chamber
[ˈɑːksɪdʒən ˈtʃeɪmbər]
nounpl: oxygen chambers
câmara de oxigênio
1. A sealed medical chamber in which a patient is exposed to high-pressure oxygen for therapeutic purposes
The patient underwent treatment in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber to accelerate wound healing.
O paciente foi submetido a tratamento em uma câmara hiperbárica de oxigênio para acelerar a cicatrização de feridas.
2. A pressurized chamber used in medical or industrial settings to deliver increased oxygen concentration
Divers use oxygen chambers during decompression to prevent the bends.
Mergulhadores usam câmaras de oxigênio durante a descompressão para evitar a embolia.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, this device is most commonly referred to as a 'hyperbaric oxygen chamber' or 'hyperbaric chamber' in professional settings. It has gained attention in popular culture as a wellness treatment, with some athletes and celebrities using it for recovery, though clinical evidence varies by application. The term is used consistently across Portuguese-speaking countries in medical literature.
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