Medical Oxygen: Life Saver during COVID-19 Crisis

19 May 2020

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It is widely known that the World Health Organization (WHO) has upgraded COVID-19 or the novel coronavirus disease 2019 to a global pandemic. Governments from all over the world urgently sought after approaches to stop the COVID-19 outbreak in their countries. People from risk groups are requested to implement 14-day self-quarantine to monitor their own symptoms. Handwashing with soap or using at least 70% alcohol-based hand gel are advised in order to decrease the risk of infection. Public places should be avoided.

The accumulated cases of COVID-19 patients are rising continuously in many countries, including Thailand. This results in a shortage of medical equipment for the COVID-19 treatment. People from many different sectors has tried to get all the necessary medical equipment ready to cope with the increasing number of patients. In the meantime, medical staff are the crucial forces to fight the deadly disease and save lives of the patients. Medical equipment’s readiness is another solution to timely treatment.

Medical oxygen is the heart of the treatment for the COVID-19 patients with critical lung injury because oxygen plays an important part in respiratory recovery. Generally, oxygen equipment consists of a gas regulator and a ventilator set. Medical oxygen for treatment must have a purity level of 99% or greater and comply with the medical standard used in leading hospitals.

With our insight understanding in the challenges healthcare providers are facing, BIG is ready to provide High Purity Oxygen and Other Medical Gases. We provide integrated services including trusted advices to support dedicated healthcare staff in providing treatment.

BIG’s medical gas products range from liquid medical oxygen to medical oxygen compressed in high-density cylinders. Our world-class air separation plants have obtained advanced technology from Air Products, USA. We also provide transportation services via trucks to storage tanks at hospitals.

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