Thread by @BooSoonYew67

Now this is gaining traction !!
#HappyHypoxia .. a situation of low oxygen saturation on the blood, which is an early indicator of impending #COVID19 deterioration !! .. 1/n
Harian Metro, 27/5/2021
hmetro.com.my/amp/mutakhir/2…

An oxygen saturation of below 95% is an indicator of a need to seek further Rx.. if the #COVID19 Px is quarantined at home.. 2/n
Harian Metro, 27/5/2021
hmetro.com.my/amp/mutakhir/2…

Oxygen saturation levels easily measurable using a #pulseoximeter .. easily available at Pharmacies. In fact, currently it's a standard item for those who are under home quarantine for #COVID19 ..

Below is what United Sikhs Malaysia is doing !! .. 3/n

How a #pulseoximeter works is as below.. an infrared absorption spectrum detecting at the wavelength range, specific for O2 double bond.. #ALevel or #STPM #Chemistry .. which is then converted into a quantitative value.. 4/n

Further benefits of an #pulseoximeter in monitoring progress of #COVID19 patients or Px.. >> Catching #Hypoxia early !! .. 5/n

And #Hypoxia is one of the early signs of deterioration in #COVID19 patients !! Symptoms listed below which is a sequelae from #HappyHypoxia !! .. 6/n

Have heard of #HappyHypoxia before ?? In association with #COVID19 ??

Admittedly, I just knew about it a few hours ago, in fact it's been recognized from last year !!
Here is one journal publication..
Journal of Medical Systems, 19th Jun 2020.. 7/n
europepmc.org/article/med/32…

Scientists & Clinicians were discussing #HappyHypoxia from even May 2020 !! .. 8/n
science.sciencemag.org/content/368/64…

In fact .. our Health Minister, Datuk Seri @DrAdhamBaba has mentioned it !!
Malay Mail, 30th Jan 2021
google.com/amp/s/www.mala…

And it's pretty serious, as described by Datuk Seri @DrAdhamBaba .. A ticking time bomb !! Yet all easily monitored using a #pulseoximeter !! Which is now vital for #COVID19
patients under home quarantine..
google.com/amp/s/www.mala…

And we have these Infografik from #Indonesia !! On how #hypoxia affects a #COVID19 patient..
Nusantara, 7th Sep 2020
google.com/amp/s/m.antara…

Same Nusantara Infografik posted earlier on top of this thread.. #hypoxia #HappyHypoxia #COVID19
7th Sep 2020

google.com/amp/s/m.antara…

This is from @jakpost .. Also about #HappyHypoxia & #COVID19 rapid deterioration !!
Jakarta Post, 20th Aug 2020
thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/2…

Finally more from the @jakpost article.. dated 20th Aug 2020..
#COVID19 "patients seemed to be just fine.. showed no symptoms (Sx)" .. "but oxygen saturation had slowly dropped [without them knowing it]"
Hence a #pulseoximeter is vital for monitoring !!

thejakartapost.com/news/2020/08/2…

@threadreaderapp .. unroll .. tq

@DrAdhamBaba TKasih Datuk Seri @DrAdhamBaba !! Pastinya kita mengorak langkah teguh memantau pesakit #COVID19 yg kuarantin di rumah !!

Ok.. now for a personal touch.. 90s clip on how to use a #pulseoximeter .. 😁 ☝🏻

If ever importance of a #pulseoximeter is brought to the forefront.. here it is.

https://twitter.com/mohdhelmi/status/1399558036021157889?s=19