The items support a patient’s breathing and oxygen levels in the event of complications arising from Covid-19.
The Health Department can now ventilate up to 39 patients and deliver CPAP oxygen support – which uses a hose and mask or nosepiece to deliver air pressure – to a further 40 patients.
Health Minister Richard Renouf said: ‘It has been a fantastic effort of everyone involved to source this vital equipment which will ensure we are well prepared in the event of health complications arising from the coronavirus.
‘Islanders can be reassured that the government is liaising with suppliers on a weekly basis to ensure we have the necessary equipment in Jersey for this outbreak and can continue delivering high quality healthcare.’
The items arrived in the Island on Saturday having been transported by the UK Minister of Defence from Telford.
Jersey’s government is taking part in weekly briefings with the UK Department of Health to review the use and need of equipment.
Group medical director Patrick Armstrong, said: ‘Ventilators are the most invasive form of intervention for supporting people with their breathing. This equipment is used to support patients who are most ill from coronavirus and we now have a good stock of equipment which can be used when necessary.’
