Whilst the patient is breathing concentrated oxygen the oxygen level of the blood is significantly increased. Importantly, the level of oxygen in the blood plasma is very much increased by a factor X10 which means that oxygen can access all the tissues of the body including the lymph system.
A hyperbaric oxygen chamber works by delivering 100% oxygen to a patient in a pressurised environment, typically 1.5 to 3 times normal atmospheric pressure. This high-pressure setting allows the lungs to absorb much more oxygen than under normal conditions, which enhances the amount of oxygen delivered to tissues throughout the body. The increased oxygen levels accelerate healing, promote tissue repair, and help fight infections.
