Gurgaon: The Ministry of Health on Friday directing all hospitals that care for Covid patients to increase their existing pediatric bed capacity of 10%.
The decision was taken by looking at the third wave of Covid who was possible, he said.
“In the last two surges, we pay attention to almost 12% of patients under the age of 20 years.
About 5% of them need hospitalization.
Among those who are hospitalized, 3% are needed while 2% of ventilator support is needed.
By Therefore, we have decided to increase the current pediatric capacity with 10% in the case of another surge, “said Dr.
Virender Yadav, Chief Medical Officer, Gurgaon.
Meanwhile, 21 out of 96 hospitals who treated Covid patients were told that they would not be allowed to do so if they failed to send details about the isolation bed, the alleged Covid case, the bed isolation for the pediatric environment, oxygen support for isolation and the environment confirmed , Neonatal beds, ventilators are provided for pediatric patients at 10.
Hospitals are asked to place together a plan in case of a case increase again.
“We have status reports of only 75 hospitals that explain the status of the bed, oxygen factory, type-D cylinders and provide details about the pediatric ward.
We have asked the rest to share their details, failed to be banned under the laws of clinical formation To carry out covid treatments, “CMO said.
In 75 hospitals that shared data, there were 2,555 isolation beds for covid patients, including 294 ICU beds without ventilators and other 576 with ventilators.
The district also has 809 beds for pediatric patients, including 287 ICU and 89 beds with ventilators.
The Ministry of Health said 15 hospitals had updated their oxygen plant capacity or installed their new PSA units.
“The hospital must increase their type-D cylinders to avoid last-minute problems if and when cases begin to rise again,” said Deputy Commissioner Gurgaon Yash Garg.
About seven or eight hospitals have stated that they have less than 20 beds and will not be allowed to carry out covid treatments in the future, the health department said.
The department also advises hospitals to buy intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) drugs for emergency use among children.
IVIG is given to patients with diseases that affect the immune system and are also used to treat autoimmune disorders.
Children who don’t have enough antibodies are given IVIG to help increase their immunity.
IVIG drug costs a 15,000 Rs for a 5 gram bottle and is given based on the weight of the child.
Increase the bed for children, said Hompon
