The
Ministry of Health (Minsa) received 62 portable oxygen concentrators donated by United States-headquartered
NGO Direct Relief through the
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO).
"These alternatives that technology makes available to us allow us to continue improving and moving forward. Let's not forget that the equipment will remain in the country and be very useful in future emergencies, which will allow us to be better prepared," Mazzetti expressed.
"These 62 concentrators will soon be joined by an additional 20 that will reinforce our commitment to continue strengthening the country's response capacity to the emergency caused by COVID-19," he said.
The concentrators —model IS-500 of the INOGEN G5 brand— feature state-of-the-art technology. They are ultra-compact and autonomous thanks to their light weight, length, and rechargeable lithium battery that can last up to 24 hours.
In addition, each device is equipped with an LCD screen to control the device's intelligent functions, such as its continuous oxygen flow system and pulse dose delivery.
Minsa highlighted that these concentrators offer the highest amount of oxygen per pound. At the same time, it increases the independence of users who require the supply of this vital element 24 hours a day.
Moreover, the equipment has a Bluetooth mechanism to connect to any smart device, through the free mobile app Inogen Connect, which allows monitoring its operation at any time.
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Published: 9/29/2020