PINAKI MAJUMDAR
Jamshedpur, Sept 18: A 100-bed inflatable Covid-19 field hospital is awaiting inauguration on the premises of MGM Medical College and Hospital here in Jamshedpur.
The 100-bed hospital meant only for Covid-19 patients was planned keeping in view the possible third wave.
A Delhi-based firm – PT Medical Solutions – has completed erecting the inflatable structures made of fire retardant PVC tarpaulin on the premises of the Sakchi-based MGM Medical College and Hospital.
In all, there are four units. Each of the units comprises 25 semi-fowler beds.
The beds are ergonomically designed with backrest functions and collapsible side rails to ensure patient safety.
Officials of the firm said such an inflatable field hospital has a life of 25 years and that it can be shifted anywhere as and when required.
The state health department had entrusted the job to American India Foundation ( AIF ) which roped in the Delhi-based firm for the hospital project.
Spread in around 12,000 sq ft area, the inflatable field hospital has 16 ICU beds with a ventilator facility, 30 oxygen ready bed and 54 general ward bed which can be converted into paediatric and ICU beds instantly, in case of a possible third wave.
It also has high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC ) oxygen delivery system required for patients on ventilators and Manifold Gas Pipeline System ( MGPS ) which will ensure oxygen supply in every bed.
Officials said the field hospital will be inaugurated by state health minister Banna Gupta next week.
