Patna, 3rd May 2021: In view of the increasing cases of Coronavirus disease (COVID19) in Bihar, the State Government is engaged in mobilizing all types of machinery and equipment. The health department officials said that the state government will procure 500 oxygen concentrators. There are currently 3650 oxygen concentrators in the state, which are in use.

The oxygen concentrator is used to deliver oxygen to patients near their beds. This machine receives oxygen from the air and supplies it to the patient.

Along with this, the department has also decided to buy an oxygen flow meter. With this, the speed of flow of oxygen being supplied to the patient is measured. High flow oxygen is supplied to the patient who needs high flow oxygen whereas low flow oxygen is given to the patient who needs low flow.

Sources said that all the necessary equipment will be procured through Bihar Medical Infrastructural Development Limited (BMSICL). All small and big medical devices will be used in hospitals in the Corona era. Cylinders will also be purchased.