Thursday 24 June 2021

Oxygen issues during the COVID-19 pandemic

Oxygen issues during the COVID-19 pandemic We have now completed a national investigation into the provision of piped oxygen gas supplies to hospitals.

There has been an increased demand for oxygen gas in hospital wards during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 can cause severe inflammation of the lungs affecting a patient’s ability to breathe.

As a result, an increased number of patients have required oxygen therapy within hospitals. Insufficient oxygen supply to seriously ill patients can have very severe consequences, including death. Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch

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