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Post-COVID Care and Recovery – 5 Important Points

Updated May 2022 Post-COVID care and awareness are very important, and an area of continued research and learning. The term ‘recovered from COVID’ is technically accorded to those who have been free of fever (>100 deg F) for 3 consecutive days with normal oxygen saturation after a minimum of 10 days (7 days for Omicron)

Temperature and Fever – Accurate Measurement and Interpretation

Taking the temperature accurately and documenting fever is an important part of many diseases or infections. Oral thermometers can be digital or mercury types calibrated in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Accurate recording of temperature is very important to avoid undue panic or errors in clinical decisions. The following points should be kept in mind while recording

COVID Home Care, Isolation and Treatment – Important Points

Updated May 2022 COVID home care and isolation is an effective way of treating the majority of people infected, and the following important points can help in the right guidance and timely action. The information below pertains to the first and second wave of COVID in 2020-2021. There has been no change in clinical protocol

Pulse Oximetry – 3 Important Points to Understand Usage and Interpretation

Pulse oximetry, done by an instrument called the pulse oximeter, measures the pulse rate, and the percentage saturation of oxygen in the blood. Pulse oximetry is a useful tool for self-monitoring especially in the situation of the COVID pandemic. The following are 3 important points to be kept in mind while doing and interpreting pulse

5 Important Aspects of Woman’s Health

Woman’s health assumes utmost importance as women are the pivots and the primary care givers of the family. Today, women are multitasking by balancing professional careers along with looking after the home and children. Often women prioritize the health and needs of their family members especially children, over their own, and in their busy multidimensional