To Prevent Sudden Death, Oxygen Should Be Mandatory In Every Nigerian Hospital -By Isaac Asabor

In fact, regulatory requirements must be practical and proportionate. A primary healthcare centre cannot reasonably be expected to maintain the same oxygen infrastructure as a tertiary referral hospital. But every licensed facility should have an appropriate minimum capacity to stabilize a patient suffering respiratory distress. That minimum should include functional oxygen equipment, pulse oximeters and personnel capable of administering emergency oxygen safely.