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Covid guide A Covid Care Guide for Seniors Stay Safe Stay Healthy CA message from the Founder ? s desk When times get tough we must ?ght to emerge healthy and strong We can do this by being cautious and treating our seniors with utmost care We ? re all in

A Covid Care Guide for Seniors Stay Safe Stay Healthy CA message from the Founder ? s desk When times get tough we must ?ght to emerge healthy and strong We can do this by being cautious and treating our seniors with utmost care We ? re all in this together Let ? s strive to keep our seniors ourselves safe Founder Managing Director Primus Lifespaces Pvt Ltd CTable of Contents How can elders check their oxygen levels at home during the pandemic Importance of six-minute walk test for Covid infected elders Home isolation tips for mild and asymptomatic elders How to manage infected elders with mild symptoms at home How to take care of elderly during Home Isolation Advisory for caregivers Post Covid- care for seniors Covid- Vaccine Bene ?ts and Side e ?ects CHow can elders check their oxygen levels at home during the pandemic Steps to check your oxygen level using pulse oximeter ? Make sure batteries are inserted in the device ? Make sure your ?nger is dry and clean ? Position your ?nger so that it faces the LED light inside ? The probe should not be too tight or too loose ? Wait for half a minute and observe the readings ? There are di ?erent readings shown a Oxygen saturation of blood b Pulse rate ? If the SpO is above then the oxygen level is considered to be normal Ideal pulse oximeter readings An oxygen saturation level of to is considered normal What causes inaccurate readings ? Nail polish and tattoos ? Movement of the body ? Poor perfusion ? Carbon monoxide poisoning CHow frequently should your oxygen level be monitored Your oxygen levels should be monitored once in - hours Be cautious and don ? t panic Oxygen level below is an alarming sign In that case primarily you have to get down in a prone position and check your oxygen level after some time This might help to increase the oxygen level If SpO is decreasing to less than then report to your doctor immediately Low oxygen level could also be a symptom of pneumonia Don ? t rely solely on your device Keep a track of other signs that your blood oxygen levels could be low such as Shortness of breath or trouble in breathing I Tightness in the chest I Worsening cough Restlessness or discomfort I Fast pulse Check for existing health issues Normal oxygen level readings will not apply to people with other medical conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD asthma and cardiovascular diseases sleep apnea Source https www youtube com watch v Y-CWTqKiIhQ https www who int patientsafety safesurgery pulseoximetry whopspulseoxymetrytutorial advanced en pdf CImportance of six-minute walk test for Covid infected elders The entire country is battling the second wave of the Covid- pandemic Lakhs of cases are being reported everyday The shortage of beds and oxygen has worsened the situation in the whole country Therefore mild and asymptomatic elders are advised to