Mysuru: Personnel of Fire and Emergency Services averted a major accident at K.R. Hospital yesterday by de-freezing the pipe connected to Liquid Medical Oxygen plant by spraying water.
The 13-Kilo Litre oxygen plant was installed in the hospital premises last year during the COVID crisis to ensure adequate supply of oxygen to patients. However, ice crystals had formed near the oxygen supply pump and surrounding areas. If neglected, crystal formation in the tubes could have snapped the oxygen supply and caused problems for patients. Anticipating this, the Hospital authorities informed the Fire Department, who cleared the ice by spraying water continuously for over two hours.
