5-Yr-Old Boy Killed After Hyperbaric Chamber in Michigan Explodes With Him Inside [VIDEO]

Shortly before 8 a.m., a 5-year-old boy from Royal Oak, MI, was inside a hyperbaric chamber at The Oxford Center, a medical facility at 165 Kirts Blvd in Troy, MI, where he was being treated when the chamber exploded with the young boy inside.

Troy Police and the Troy Fire Department responded immediately to the scene, where they discovered the boy was already deceased. According to the Troy Police, “The mother suffered injuries to her arms as she was standing next to the cylinder when it exploded.” The name of the 5-year-old boy has not yet been released. Please pray for this little boy and his family.

Troy Police Department’s Lieutenant Ben Hancock addressed the media following the horrific explosion. “A hyperbaric chamber contains 100% oxygen, which is up to five times the amount of oxygen in a normal room. The presence of such a high amount of oxygen in a pressurized environment can make it extremely combustible,” Troy Fire Department Lieutenant Keith Young told the media. “Our initial research shows that this is not a common incident, and the scene remains under active investigation,” he added.

Watch a portion of the press conference with the Troy Police Department and Troy Fire Department, as they explain what they know so far about the explosion:

TRAGIC!!!

Hyperbaric Chamber EXPLODES with 5-yr-old boy from Royal Oak, MI inside!

The boy was killed and his mother was injured.

The explosion happened at the Oxford Center in Troy, MI. pic.twitter.com/sgVHzzVRHL

— PattyMI (@PattyLovesTruth) January 31, 2025

Here is a look inside the Oxford Center’s hyperbaric chamber room that appears to be geared toward children:

This informative video reveals how safety precautions are supposed to be taken to protect the patient. There have been no reports  In the video, Erika Jordan, founder of Hyperbaric Healing Treatment Center, explains how “prior to putting a patient in there,” they “maximize the chamber depth, so it’s as deep as it goes, so in the event of a fire, we have enough time to safely get the patient out of there.”

Hyperbaric chambers have been used for over 50 years to treat an increasing number of neurological diseases and wounds.

The Cleveland Clinic answers questions about hyperbaric chamber therapy and its benefits.

What happens during hyperbaric oxygen therapy?

During the procedure, you sit or lie in a special chamber. Some hyperbaric chambers treat only one person (monoplace chamber). In a monoplace chamber, you’ll lie on a table that slides into the hyperbaric chamber, where you’ll continue lying while receiving treatment.

Your healthcare facility may have a hyperbaric chamber designed for use by multiple people at once (multiplace chamber). In a multiplace chamber, you’ll receive your oxygen treatment through a specialized mask. In some facilities, you’ll wear a lightweight, see-through oxygen hood.

Once the door to the hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber has closed, you might hear a slight hissing sound as oxygen fills the chamber and the pressure inside slowly grows. Your ears may feel clogged (barotrauma) or start to pop, similar to flying in an airplane or traveling through mountains. You can relieve this pressure in your ears by yawning or taking a sip of water, holding your nose and swallowing the water. You’ll breathe normally throughout the therapy.

If you’re in a monoplace chamber, you may pass the time by watching television or a movie, sleeping or listening to music, a podcast or an audiobook.

If you’re in a multiplace chamber, you may also play card games or read a book or magazine.

A healthcare provider will be in the room throughout the procedure to answer any questions and monitor your condition and overall health. They may have you take short breaks during the treatment to breathe normal air.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved hyperbaric oxygen therapy to help treat the following:

Air or gas bubbles in your blood vessels (air or gas embolism).
The bends (decompression sickness).
Burns.
Carbon monoxide poisoning.
Gangrene caused by the bacteria Clostridium (gas gangrene).
Hearing loss.
Injuries that cut or break your skin (wounds).
Loss of vision.
Radiation injuries.
Severe anemia.
Severe bone and skin infections.
Skin grafts.
Trauma from force or pressure on a body part (crush injury)

Is hyperbaric oxygen healthy?

Yes, hyperbaric oxygen is healthy. It’s pure oxygen, which helps your immune system fight bacteria and generate stem cells. Stem cells are special cells in your body that help create other types of important cells, including blood cells, brain cells and muscle cells.

Why is hyperbaric oxygen therapy used?

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps your body heal. To work properly, the tissues in your body must have enough oxygen. If your tissues are injured, they need even more oxygen. The increased pressure in hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps your blood carry oxygen through your body, especially injured tissues. It also helps your white blood cells protect your body from infection.

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