Jharkhand readies paediatric ICU to tackle Covid-19 among kids.These are also equipped with medical equipment such as ventilators, paediatric ventilators, oxygen and infant medical treatment resources.
Preparations for the third wave of Covid-19 are in the process, it is warned that Covid-19 third wave would impact children more for which several states are preparing.Meanwhile, Jharkhand is preparing its paediatric ICU wards across Government hospitals in its 24 districts.
According to an official statement the walls are covered with cartoons colourful curtains and bed covers Television sets and dedicated play areas are being put in place."The curtains, Bedsheets and covers used in (PICU) paediatric Intensive Care Unit are colourful and bright. walls are painted with the illustration of cartoon characters. Television sets are being installed, besides a dedicated play area in the courtyard. Bookshelves are also being installed to stock storybooks and other learning material." These are also equipped with medical equipment such as ventilators, paediatric ventilators, oxygen and infant medical treatment resources.
According to Dr Rakesh Dayal, state surveillance officer, "the health department will also rope in private players for Covid-19 Management in case of a.third wave. "Private child care hospitals and practitioners have been roped in. The Government would also help them in all possible ways. Our staff are also being trained in private hospitals providing Healthcare to children."
Meanwhile, it also said that few districts such as Koderma, Ranchi, Giridih, Dhanbad, Jamshedpur, Gumla, Latehar have completed the PICU work.
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