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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
The functioning of oxygen concentrators in resource-limited settings: A situation assessment in two countries
International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Volume 15, No. 5, Year 2011
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SETTING: The paediatric wards of hospitals in Malawi and Mongolia. OBJECTIVE: To describe oxygen concentrator functioning in two countries with widespread, long-term use of concentrators as a primary source of oxygen for treating children. DESIGN: A systematic assessment of concentrators in the paediatric wards of 15 hospitals in Malawi and nine hospitals in Mongolia. RESULTS: Oxygen concentrators had been installed for a median of 48 months (interquartile range [IQR] 6-60) and 36 months (IQR 12-96), respectively, prior to the evaluation in Malawi and Mongolia. Concentrators were the primary source of oxygen. Three quarters of the concentrators assessed in Malawi (28/36) and half those assessed in Mongolia (13/25) were functional. Concentrators were found to remain functional with up to 30 000 h of use. However, several concentrators were functioning very poorly despite limited use. Concentrators from a number of different manufacturers were evaluated, and there was marked variation in performance between brands. Inadequate resources for maintenance were reported in both countries. CONCLUSION: Years after installation of oxygen concentrators, many machines were still functioning, indicating that widespread use can be sustained in resourcelimited settings. However, concentrator performance varied substantially. Procurement of high-quality and appropriate equipment is critical, and resources should be made available for ongoing maintenance. © 2011 The Union.
Authors & Co-Authors
la Vincente, Sophie F.
Australia, Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Peel, David
United Kingdom, Hartfield
Ashdown Consultants
Carai, Susanne
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Weber, Martin Willi
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Enarson, Penny Marjorie
France, Paris
International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
Maganga, Ellubey R.
Malawi, Lilongwe
Ministry of Health Malawai
Soyolgerel, G.
Mongolia, Ulanbaatar
Ministry of Health
Duke, Trevor D.
Australia, Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Papua new Guinea, Port Moresby
University of Papua new Guinea
Statistics
Citations: 25
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 7
Identifiers
Doi:
10.5588/ijtld.10.0544
ISSN:
10273719
Research Areas
Maternal And Child Health
Study Locations
Malawi