Health
Southend hospital’s oxygen supply reaches ‘critical situation’ – The Guardian
Staff told to reduce amount used to treat people amid rising number of Covid inpatients
An NHS hospitals oxygen supply has reached a critical situation as staff treat a rising number of Covid-19 patients.
Mid and South Essex NHS foundation trust said in a letter to staff that the amount of oxygen used to treat patients at Southend University hospital should be reduced.
The document, shown to the BBC, states: We have reached a critical situation with oxygen supply. It is imperative we use oxygen safely and efficiently.
All patients should have a target saturation of 88-92%. Patients…
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