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Add to Preferred SourcesThe Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) donated five oxygen concentrators, which can boost the capacity to deliver oxygen therapy in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic to the Ministry of Health.
The World Health Organization indicates that oxygen concentrators are recommended for continuous low-flow oxygen in the treatment of COVID-19 provided that oxygen concentration is maintained above 82%. Since most persons diagnosed with COVID-19 present mild or moderate symptoms, the country has been able to meet the need for oxygen support. However, preparation for surges in persons needing hospital isolation or critical care has meant repurposing of previously used or underused structures within hospitals or their compounds. These repurposed areas that do not have piped distribution networks, rely on costly cylinders to deliver oxygen therapy. The bedside oxygen concentrators represent a cost-efficient solution that complements the country’s current supply and distribution of oxygen.
“In response to steady increases in the number of persons diagnosed with COVID-19 in the country, it is clear that these oxygen concentrators are a cost-effective and sustainable source to supplement oxygen delivery at points of care,” concluded Dr. Noreen Jack, PAHO/WHO Representative in Belize.”
PAHO/WHO Belize continues to provide the Ministry of Health and the country technical support in all aspects of the response to COVID-19.
Original source: PAHO