The Governor\u2019s COVID-19 Task Force continues to upgrade the Alternative Care Site at Kanoa Resort Saipan in preparation for the current and any future COVID-19 surges. The most recent upgrade was the installation of a brand-new oxygen system. <\/p>\n
According to Patrick Guerrero, the governor\u2019s authorized representative, a portable trailer-type oxygen machine was purchased last month for the ACS in order to provide an uninterrupted supply of oxygen to those who suffer severe symptoms of COVID-19. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe just recently installed a new oxygen system. In the beginning, we were using oxygen tanks at the bedside but, as we got more information from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, it was discovered that COVID-19 patients on ventilators end up using high-flow oxygen. So we\u2019ve upgraded and purchased a trailer-type oxygen machine that we\u2019re plugging straight into the building,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Guerrero explained that typically, a typical oxygen tank could last for merely a few minutes to an hour on patients experiencing severe respiratory complications due to COVID-19. With the new system that could typically hold over 900 gallons, patients will be provided uninterrupted oxygen flow and it is also more convenient for health workers. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis upgraded machine would allow doctors, should patients need ventilators down at the Alternative Care Site, to just plug those ventilators into oxygen supply [vents] on the walls,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
This new upgrade, he said, is just a means to remain on top of future variants surges during these uncertain times. <\/p>\n
\u201cEven though we get less severe symptoms these days, it seems we never know what\u2019s to come. It could be another variant or a surge again. We\u2019re always trying to prepare for those,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n
Guerrero said it\u2019s essential to remain prepared and that means continuing to maintain the CNMI\u2019s ACS site. <\/p>\n
\u201cThere was a time where we were questioned about why we were still keeping up the place because we didn\u2019t have any cases. But look where we\u2019re at now. So we need to be prepared by still maintaining that facility. So we continue to maintain the ACS, and we also continue to upgrade it,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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