Oxygen Pipeline Fault Sparks Critical Alert at Warwick Hospital
A serious fault in the oxygen pipeline at Warwick Hospital has triggered a critical incident alert, putting Covid-19 patients’ lives at risk.
Oxygen Shortage Threatens Patient Safety
Senior hospital bosses are urgently concerned that the lack of oxygen could prove deadly for patients battling coronavirus.
The issue stems from a pressure fault in the hospital’s oxygen pipeline on Lakin Road, Warwick. The problem worsened on Thursday evening, becoming service affecting and critical.
Staff Compare Oxygen to PPE Shortages
One hospital worker grimly stated, “oxygen is the new PPE,” highlighting how vital this supply is amid ongoing protective equipment challenges.
Emergency Engineers Rushed In
Engineers have been called in as a priority to fix the pipeline fault and restore safe oxygen flow.
The hospital has been approached for comment but has yet to respond.
