Troy Police give update after medical center explosion
Police and fire officials in Troy said a 5-year-old died after the hyperbaric chamber he was in exploded Friday morning.
(FOX 2) – Officials in Troy confirmed a child died after an explosion at a medical center Friday morning.
Fire and police officials said the boy died after a hyperbaric chamber blew up at a center on Kirts Boulevard.
What we know:
Units from the Troy fire and police departments responded to 165 Kirts Blvd in Troy around 8 a.m. Friday morning following reports of an explosion.
A 5-year-old boy was killed after a hyperbaric chamber blew up inside the building. His mom, who was next to the chamber at the time, also suffered injuries to her arms.
The deceased was a resident of Royal Oak.
Upon arrival, fire officials dealt with a fire inside the chamber. It was contained to the room. Medical staff also at the building were not injured in the explosion.
“Shortly after 8 a.m. this morning, Troy Fire and Police Department responded to a medical facility at 165 Kirtz Boulevard for a report of a hyperbaric chamber explosion with a child still inside the chamber,” said fire Lt. Keith Young.
While the scene is still active, the facility is secure.
An explosion was reported at a medical center at 165 Kirtz Boulevard in Troy Friday morning. (Photo via FOX 2 Photographer Ian Miles)
What we don’t know:
Police only had preliminary information and did not know what was the cause of the explosion.
It’s also unclear what the child was being treated for while in the chamber.
Officials are still working to confirm what accreditation the center had and whether it was allowed to operate a hyperbaric chamber.
What’s next:
Social workers from the Oakland Community Health Network will be available to work with emergency personnel who responded to the scene, as well as medical staff at the facility.
Because the state oversees these centers, the investigation will involve multiple jurisdictions, Young said.
What is a hyperbaric chamber?
Dig deeper:
A hyperbaric chamber is a pressurized room or container that has 100% oxygen inside.
According to the Mayo Clinic, patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy use it to treat a condition called decompression sickness, which occurs due to rapid drops in the surrounding pressure.
The goal is to get more oxygen to tissue in the body that’s been damaged by disease or injury.
In a hyperbaric chamber, the air pressure is increased two to three times higher than normal air pressure. That way, lungs can receive more oxygen, which can enhance new growth of blood vessels and boost one’s immune system.
FAYETTEVILLE, NC – AUGUST 04: Wayne Tart of Clinton, North Carolina lies in a hyperbaric chamber at Cape Fear Valley Wound Care Center August 4, 2010 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The pure-oxygen environment of a hyperbaric chamber, which was rece
Because the chamber is pressurized, it can become highly combustible.
“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,” Young said.
He added these kinds of explosions are extremely uncommon.
On the morning of June 15th, tragedy struck at a medical facility in Troy as a hyperbaric chamber exploded, resulting in the death of a 5-year-old child. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning the loss of a young life.
The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but initial reports suggest that a malfunction in the hyperbaric chamber may have been the catalyst for the tragic event. Emergency responders rushed to the scene to provide medical assistance, but unfortunately, the child could not be saved.
The medical facility has been closed while authorities conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loved ones of the young child who lost their life in this devastating accident.
As more information becomes available, we will provide updates on this heartbreaking story. In the meantime, we urge everyone to hold their loved ones close and cherish every moment together. Life is fragile, and tragedies like this serve as a reminder of the preciousness of every moment we have with those we hold dear.
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