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Implementation and 8-year follow-up of an uninterrupted oxygen supply system in a hospital in The Gambia

SETTING: A 42-bed hospital operated by the Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit in The Gambia.OBJECTIVE: To devise, test and evaluate a cost-efficient uninterrupted oxygen system in the MRC Hospital.DESIGN: Oxygen cylinders were replaced with oxygen concentrators as the primary source of oxygen. An u...

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Published in:The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease 2016-08, Vol.20 (8), p.1130-1134
Main Authors: Bradley, B. D., Light, J. D., Ebonyi, A. O., N'Jai, P. C., Ideh, R. C., Ebruke, B. E., Nyassi, E., Peel, D., Howie, S. R. C.
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description SETTING: A 42-bed hospital operated by the Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit in The Gambia.OBJECTIVE: To devise, test and evaluate a cost-efficient uninterrupted oxygen system in the MRC Hospital.DESIGN: Oxygen cylinders were replaced with oxygen concentrators as the primary source of oxygen. An uninterruptable power supply (UPS) ensured continuity of power. Hospital staff were trained on the use of the new system. Eight years post-installation, an analysis of concentrator maintenance needs and costs was conducted and user feedback obtained to assess the success of the system.RESULTS: The new system saved at least 51% of oxygen supply costs compared to cylinders, with savings likely to have been far greater due to cylinder leakages. Users indicated that the system is easier to use and more reliable, although technical support and staff training are still needed.CONCLUSION: Oxygen concentrators offer long-term cost savings and an improved user experience compared to cylinders; however, some technical support and maintenance are needed to upkeep the system. A UPS dedicated to oxygen concentrators is an appropriate solution for settings where power interruptions are frequent but short in duration. This approach can be a model for health systems in settings with similar infrastructure.
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