Oxygen shortage is possible - Medical Specialists

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has warned that shortage of oxygen is likely. AMS President Dr. Lakkumar Fernando who recently was sacked from his post n the drug control board said that oxygen plays a key role in recovery.

 

“However, Oxygen and ICU care play a crucial role in critical cases ‘said Dr Lakkumar Fernando. “To the best of our knowledge, there are two companies that supply oxygen to health care facilities, and these manufacturers can easily increase their production almost threefold. Together they now produce around 75 tons of oxygen per day of which a portion is supplied for industrial use. They can divert all their oxygen production to health if the need arises and Sri Lanka has a sufficient source of supply,” Dr Fernando said.