COVID-19: KCR Govt sets up ICU beds for an emergency!

State Government has equipped the Golconda Area Hospital with ICU beds for COVID-19 and other emergencies. The hospital officials say that they are ready to face any calamity.

An Anaesthetist of Area Hospital, Golconda, Amir, said, “Because of preparing for COVID-19 cases, we have done a mock drill to be prepared for any cases we receive here. We have around 20 ICU beds and 10 beds in two wards, respectively. We have 32 ventilators that are already working. We also have a central oxygen supply by which we are ready to give oxygen to any patient that needs it. We also have Covid beds on the top floor.”

“We are ready to handle patients there if anyone is without oxygen support. We have done a mock drill today in all this regard, checking the ventilators, nebulizers, oxygen ports, and high-flow machines. We have arranged it all in an organized way,” said Amir.

“We have also trained the staff accordingly. We are thankful for the support of the Suprendentant, local MLA, and Telangana Government for equipping us for any calamity,” Amir said.

Sujatha, a nurse, said, “We have 10 beds in the ICU here. All doctors of different specializations do rounds here, including physicians, surgeons, pediatricians, and orthopaedics.

It is well maintained with proper hygiene. Our Suprendentant cooperates with us. We thank the Telangana Government for providing the best treatment for all patients by setting up ICUs during COVID.”