Install timers on oxygen beds to prevent excessive usage: Bommai

Emphasising the need for continuous monitoring of availability of medical oxygen and Remdesivir injection, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai has suggested installation of timers for oxygen beds in Haveri

Emphasising the need for continuous monitoring of availability of medical oxygen and Remdesivir injection, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai has suggested installation of timers for oxygen beds in Haveri district. Holding a review meeting through a video conference from Bengaluru on Monday, Mr. Bommai, who is also district-in-charge, asked the health officials to conduct an audit on the usage of Remdesivir and oxygen. “At this point of time, oxygen supply is precious. However, it is found that it is being used excessively in Haveri district. Ensure that all oxygen beds are installed with timers to provide oxygen to patients as suggested by doctors. Let doctors decide the time and quantity of oxygen required for a patient and accordingly, the timer can be installed so that the alarm goes off after the stipulated time. This will automatically prevent excessive supply of oxygen to patients,” he said.