Doctors and experts have confirmed that most cases of Corona virus are mild and can be treated well at home, and therefore, home quarantine is an ideal way to manage Corona cases most of the time, through a set of questions and answers we get to know the most important instructions that must be followed to recover from Corona, according to For The Times of India.
Who is best suited to home quarantine in the event of a corona infection?
It is important to note that not all cases of Corona require intensive care, hospitalization, or even oxygen support and the type of treatment you need depends on pre-existing symptoms and health conditions. Home quarantine or recovery at home is ideal for those with mild or moderate forms of infection.
According to doctors, healthy people under the age of 60 who do not have severe comorbidities are well suited to home quarantine.
As long as the patient is positive with the Coronavirus test, he isolates himself in a well-ventilated room (with a separate bathroom), and has received assistance from the caregiver and continuous doctor's consultations. It should be noted that cases first need a clinical evaluation by the doctor before giving the patient the green light for quarantine. Home.
Q: What should be present in the "home quarantine"?
A person can proceed with home quarantine by isolating themselves from the family, not sharing shared places or resources. Doctors also advise patients not to wait until the last minute and keep a Corona kit ready.
If you have been placed under home quarantine, make sure that the following requirements are met (specific to the patient, not shared with other family members):
Surgical masks, face shields (masks must be changed every 6-8 hours by the patient; disposed of appropriately).
Sterilization solutions
- Thermometer (no contact is preferred)
-Oximeter (to track oxygen saturation and monitor any fluctuations)
Antiseptic wipes
Medicines prescribed by the attending physician or physician (paracetamol, vitamins and medications of regular use should be used from the first day)
Blood glucose / pressure readers
Steam saline nasal sprays.
It is advisable to provide food stocks (such as snacks), books and tools - what can be kept in the room of a patient who is recovering in order to limit contact with other non-sick members.
Q: What tests should you take?
The RT-PCR test is the first method for detecting corona infection in the body, however, due to the current crisis and the sharp rise in false negatives, suspected Covid 19 patients are still advised to undergo quarantine and self-isolate even before results emerge.
In some cases, a HRCT scan is recommended. A chest scan is now recommended, which is used to discover the severity and level of lung injury due to corona, as the number of cases becomes serious faster.
However, remember that it is not an absolute necessity, and it may not always be required. Only take the test if your doctor recommends it, and only do so at the right time.
What more tests are needed?
A patient who has not recovered from recovery may, at the end of the first week, be required to undergo further blood tests to determine the spread of infection, and how well the body is able to adapt to it (D-dimer tests, liver, kidney function tests, etc.).
Those with pre-existing comorbidities such as diabetes, high cholesterol and hypothyroidism may be required to follow their vital standards on a daily basis.
It is advisable to maintain a graph, or tracker of some kind, to monitor and evaluate symptoms on a daily basis.
Fever should also be monitored on an every 3 hour basis, as well as oxygen readings with a pulse oximeter.
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