Contract for delivery of 300 artificial lung appliances ventilation for Slovak hospitals by the end of June was signed today by Prime Minister Igor Matovič and Minister for Health Marek Krajčí with representatives of society Chirana Medical Old Tura.
"In Chirana they decided to increase four times production to meet the needs of Slovakia. I'm so glad we're here. They agreed. Today, none of us know who will be that patient. And who will need in A difficult moment, which surely awaits us, a pulmonary ventilation, crucial device for to save the life of a patient with failing lungs,"stated Prime Minister Igor Matovich after the signature of the Agreement. It Thanks to newly produced fans, the country's needs will be met in the fight against coronavirus.
"The average price of the fan because there are two types, is about EUR 25,000, VAT excluded. The method of distribution will be based on epidemiological data and lack of ventilation. I want to reassure the public that we will have more than 1000 fans for patients with COVID-19 because we have the next contract discussed," stated ministesHealth Marek Krajčí. The Minister informed that through telebridges they train daily healthcare staff in hospitals to improve the management of lung function fans. Instructions will be started soon to make professionals on serving fans in Slovak hospitals as much as possible.
"In this extraordinary situation we have decided to produce breathing apparatus for Slovakia only. We want to do everything we can to manage this difficult situation very well. Our devices have a unique mode multi-level ventilation. Just for cases of severe lung damage, the most appropriate solution and can vent even severely damaged patients,"explained Director-General companies Chirana Medical John Brkal.