In one treatment for carbon monoxide poisoning, the patient is put in a(n) ____ that increases pressure from 1 atmosphere to 2.8 atmospheres.

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The treatment described involves the use of a hyperbaric chamber, which increases pressure to 2.8 atmospheres. Iron lungs and oxygen tents are not typically used in the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning, and while re-breathers may be used in certain contexts (such as diving), they are not used in this specific treatment.

In One Treatment for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, the Patient Is