Multiple states are recommending home isolation for Covid19 positive persons who are asymptomatic or having mild symptoms. In this thread we look at points to keep in mind while recovering under home care.
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✅ Stay in a separate well ventilated room, preferably with attached toilet.
✅ Wear N95 mask and change them every 8 hours or earlier if they become soiled.
✅ Self monitor oxygen saturation and temperature daily.
✅ Alert doctor if one develops worsening of symptoms.
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✅ Wear N95 mask and change them every 8 hours or earlier if they become soiled.
✅ Self monitor oxygen saturation and temperature daily.
✅ Alert doctor if one develops worsening of symptoms.
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✅ Do not share utensils with others in the house.
✅ Clean frequently touched surfaces like table top, door knobs, bathroom surfaces etc. with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution.
✅ Stay hydrated. Take adequate quantity of fluids as recommended by the doctor.
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✅ Clean frequently touched surfaces like table top, door knobs, bathroom surfaces etc. with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution.
✅ Stay hydrated. Take adequate quantity of fluids as recommended by the doctor.
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✅ Smoking and alcohol intake should be strictly avoided during this period.
✅ Discard used masks after disinfecting with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution.
✅ Be ready with clothes and other essentials for the entire prescribed period before starting home care.
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✅ Discard used masks after disinfecting with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution.
✅ Be ready with clothes and other essentials for the entire prescribed period before starting home care.
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✅ If able, wash and sanitize used utensils, plates etc. and place them outside the door. Avoid contact with others in the house.
✅ Any waste should be separately disposed as infectious waste.
✅ Any caretaker helping the person should also take all required precautions.
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✅ Any waste should be separately disposed as infectious waste.
✅ Any caretaker helping the person should also take all required precautions.
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When to seek further medical advice?
✅ Experience difficulty in breathing
✅ Oxygen saturation less than or equal to 94% using fingertip oximeter.
✅ Persistent pain in the chest
✅ Bluish discoloration of lips/face
✅ Other symptoms that one considers serious
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✅ Experience difficulty in breathing
✅ Oxygen saturation less than or equal to 94% using fingertip oximeter.
✅ Persistent pain in the chest
✅ Bluish discoloration of lips/face
✅ Other symptoms that one considers serious
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Note that eligibility for home care is to be assessed by your doctor and specific instructions of your doctor are to be strictly followed during this period.
If you have queries on home care, do let us know. Doctors in our team can help respond to them.
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If you have queries on home care, do let us know. Doctors in our team can help respond to them.
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