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Home Isolation Guidelines

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Home Isolation Guidelines

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  1. Pana c ea home care service NEW GUIDLINES FOR HOME ISOLATION of COVID-19 Patients Issued in Public Interest by PUSHPANJALI HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTRE, AGRA

  2. Pana c ea home care service Is it Necessary to Rush To Hospital when COVID Positive? Panacea Home Care Program Panacea Home Care Program Panacea Home Care Program provides various services for Home Isolated Covid patients with asymptomatic & mild symptoms. Get expert medical care at your doorsteps without incurring the hospitalization cost. Video Consultations Available By Dr. Jyoti Goyal Head of the Department, Pushpanjali Internal Medicine & Critical Care Covid Care kit include SPO2 Monitor, Thermometer, Masks, Gloves, Hand sanitizers Medical Equipment Doctor Consultation Investigations Pharmacy Teleconsultation Nursing Services Nutrition & Diet Consultation ICU Counselling Physiotherapy Covid Care (Critical Care Management) Post Operative Care New Born Baby & Mother Care Male / Female Trained Attendant Elderly Care Palliative Care Ambulance For More Information Call : 8954893920 Pushpanjali Palace, Delhi Gate Agra | E-mail : info@pushpanjalihospital.in | Web : www.pushpanjalihospital.in

  3. Instructions for the Patient Must isolate from other family members Stay in a well-ventilated room Use a triple-layer mask at all times Take rest & drink a lot of fluids Undertake frequent hand washing or use sanitizer Don't share personal items including utensils Ensure cleaning of frequently touched surfaces Self monitor blood oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter Self-monitor daily temperature

  4. Instructions for Care Giver - Mask - Wear a triple layer medical mask; N95 when in the same room with the ill person Front portion of the mask should not be touched If mask gets or dirty, change it immediately Mask must be discarded after cutting to pieces & keeping it in a paper bag for 72 hrs minimum Perform hand hygiene after disposal of the mask Avoid touching face, Nose or Mouth

  5. Instructions for Care Giver - Hand Hygiene - Follow hand hygiene after contact with ill person or their environment Use soap & water for at least 40 seconds of alcohol-based sanitizer After using water, use disposable paper towels or dedicated clean cloth towels & replace them when they become wet Perform hand hygiene before & after removing gloves

  6. Exposure to patient/patient's environment Avoid direct contact with body fluids of the patient; Use disposable gloves Avoid exposure to potentially contaminated items like dishes, drinks, used towels or bed linen Provide food in the room of the patient Used utensils must be cleaned with the soap & water while wearing gloves Clean hands properly after taking off gloves or handling used items

  7. Biomedical/Waste disposal Ensure safe disposal of general wates such as used water bottles, left-over food etc Collect in bags & tie securely for handing over to waste collectors Used masks, gloves & tissues contaminated with blood/body fluids of the patients should be treated as biomedical waste Collect them in a yellow bag & hand them over to waste collector separately Or dispose by putting them in appropriate deep burial pits deep enough to prevent access to rodents, dogs etc

  8. Treatment for patients with mild/asymptomatic disease in home isolation (1/2) Maintain communication with treating Medical Officer & report in case of any deterioration Continue medications for other co-morbidities/illnesses after consultation Utilize teleconsultation platform including e-Sanjeevani Follow symptomatic management for fever, running nose & cough Perform warm water gargles or take steam inhalation thrice a day

  9. Treatment for patients with mild/asymptomatic disease in home isolation (2/2) If fever is not controlled with a maximum dose of Paracetamol 650 mg four times a day, consult the treating doctor Avoid misinformation floating through social media Do not rush for self-medication, blood investigation or radiological imaging like chest X-ray or scan without consultation Steroids must not be self-administreted; Inappropriate use my lead to complications Generic sharing of prescription to be avoided In case of falling oxygen saturation or shortness of breath, seek immediate consultation

  10. When to Seek Medical Attention Self-monitor your health, seek immediate attention if : Unresolved high-grade fever (more than 100 F for over 3 days) Difficulty in breathing Dip in oxygen saturation (SpO2 < 93% on room air at least 3 readings within 1 hour) or respiratory rate >24/min Persistent pain/pressure in the chest Mental confusion or inability to arouse Severe fatigue & myalgia

  11. When to Discontinue Home Isolation End isolation after at least 7 days have passed from testing positive & no fever for 3 successive days Continue wearing masks No need for re-testing after home isolation period is over Asymptomatic contacts need not underego COVID test & monitor health in home quarantine

  12. Symbol of your trust since 19 years OUR CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE Pushpanjali Cancer Care Institute FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL : 7505400400 0562-4024000, 8954893952 0562-4024000, 8954893952

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