Nidae KashmirJammu, May 9 : While there is surging demand for oxygen amid unrelenting covid-19 cases, the requirement for BiPap machines in hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir has risen sharply.
However, reports from most of the hospitals across J&K indicate a lack of an adequate number of BiPap machines that are easily operated and help a patient, mainly with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), to breathe.
A doctor at GMC Jammu told GNS that faculty was finding it hard to handle a large number of patients with a “highly inadequate” number of BiPap machines.
“We need many more such machines as demand is only rising,” said the doctor.
Regarding the mechanism of such machines, the doctor said: “It is a simple machine. When using it, a person takes in pressurized air through a mask to regulate breathing pattern while asleep or when symptoms flare.”
It is highly useful in covid-19 patients, the doctor added.
A number of doctors in several hospitals of Kashmir also expressed concern regarding the “inadequate” number of BiPap machines.
“The situation thrown by the covid-19 is such that you need to have adequate wherewithal to save lives. Bipap machines are important in contemporary times and as such, the government must ensure sufficient availability,” said a senior doctor at one of the exclusive facilities for the management of the covid-19. Despite several attempts, no senior functionary from the Health department could be contacted for comment. (GNS)
[3:25 pm, 09/05/2021] +91 80827 81476: Strict action against the perpetrators of fake news/ misinformation: Govt
JAMMU, May 5 : The Government of Jammu and Kashmir took serious note of the fake letter regarding SRO-64 DRW’s regularization that is being circulated over various social media platforms.
The Chief Secretary Office clarified that the content of the letter is fake and devoid of official endorsement.
The perpetrators of fake news and misinformation were warned of the strict legal action against the false personation and dissemination of false information which is punishable under the provisions of IPC and Information Technology Act, 2000 with imprisonment and fine.
