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It took my legs a few minutes to warm up this morning, but glad to report that long morning walks remain easy, in contrast to later in the day. #Totnes is waking up beautifully ☀️
5 miles walked this morning, with no adverse effects. Then strimmed & mowed a lawn. Great to not be worried about my heart and lungs as I got a real workout from the gardening. However, I'm mindful of the warnings of some with #LongCovid that I should continue to pace myself.
🚨: Oxygen levels measured by the "gold standard" pulse oximeters were "3X less likely to detect low oxygen levels in Black patients than in white patients."
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.@ushamcfarling writes how using pulse oximeters that can't read oxygen levels on darker skin as accurately could delay potentially life-saving #COVID therapies in Black, Asian & Hispanic patients
via @statnews
statnews.com/2022/05/31/fau…
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via @statnews
statnews.com/2022/05/31/fau…
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🛑This isn't NEW news.
➡️ In Aug '20: @BostonReview wrote "A #PulseOximeter "must “see” your blood by having the light pass through your skin. This should give us pause, since a range of tech-based on color sensing is known to reproduce racial bias."
bostonreview.net/articles/amy-m…
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➡️ In Aug '20: @BostonReview wrote "A #PulseOximeter "must “see” your blood by having the light pass through your skin. This should give us pause, since a range of tech-based on color sensing is known to reproduce racial bias."
bostonreview.net/articles/amy-m…
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Day 3 of #Omicron symptoms was my worst so far, with fatigue & a very heavy head, alongside sneezing. My tight chest, feeling of reduced lung capacity and tickly lung sensation had subsided slightly, as did the coughing, that had become painful on Day 2 #Oximeter down to 96%...
...so I slept a lot on Day 3.
But now it's 1am on Day 4 and I feel full of life. Fatigue gone. No more headache. Slight wheeze still, Oximeter 96%; no appetite, but sense of smell and taste are fine.
Wonder whether the worst is over, as I'm double AZ-jabbed plus Pfizer-boosted?
But now it's 1am on Day 4 and I feel full of life. Fatigue gone. No more headache. Slight wheeze still, Oximeter 96%; no appetite, but sense of smell and taste are fine.
Wonder whether the worst is over, as I'm double AZ-jabbed plus Pfizer-boosted?
I can't find evidence of people relapsing into worsening symptoms post-Day 3, but my lungs are my weakness... Am I good right now because I slept so much over the last 3 days?
Tomorrow I begin my participation in the @UniofOxford #Molnupiravir (antiviral) trial.
Link follows...
Tomorrow I begin my participation in the @UniofOxford #Molnupiravir (antiviral) trial.
Link follows...
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
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#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
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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
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Harian Metro, 27/5/2021
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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
Below is what United Sikhs Malaysia is doing !! .. 3/n
#IndiaFightsCorona
📍#Oxygen Therapy in COVID-19
➡️15% of #COVID19 patients may have moderate disease; #Oxygen saturation level may go < 94%
➡️5% of #COVID patients may have severe disease where once O2 level goes < 90%
- Dr. Ravichandra, National Tuberculosis Institute
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📍#Oxygen Therapy in COVID-19
➡️15% of #COVID19 patients may have moderate disease; #Oxygen saturation level may go < 94%
➡️5% of #COVID patients may have severe disease where once O2 level goes < 90%
- Dr. Ravichandra, National Tuberculosis Institute
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#IndiaFightsCorona
Measuring O2 level with a #PulseOximeter
It measures the oxygen saturation or % of O2 in patient’s blood
A @WHO training manual says if oxygen saturation is 93% or lower, patient needs to be treated quickly
Saturation < 90% is a clinical emergency
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Measuring O2 level with a #PulseOximeter
It measures the oxygen saturation or % of O2 in patient’s blood
A @WHO training manual says if oxygen saturation is 93% or lower, patient needs to be treated quickly
Saturation < 90% is a clinical emergency
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#DidYouKnow
You can measure respiratory rate without any device
Respiratory rate = No. of breaths a person takes per minute
Keep your palm on your chest, measure your respiratory rate for 1 minute
< 24/min, O2 level is safe
> 30/min, O2 level is low
#IndiaFightsCorona
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You can measure respiratory rate without any device
Respiratory rate = No. of breaths a person takes per minute
Keep your palm on your chest, measure your respiratory rate for 1 minute
< 24/min, O2 level is safe
> 30/min, O2 level is low
#IndiaFightsCorona
3/6
Over the past week I’ve been getting so many calls from friends all over asking me to diagnose if they are #COVID infected. Honestly I’m no doctor but just an early test mule on the virus. My Q&A typically ranges as follows. I hope it helps some of you from needless paranoia.
1/n First thing to iron out is the difference between #regularflu Vs #COVIDflu. I’ve done some research and found this helpful table for you guys. 90% of you have just a regular flu owing to seasonal changes. Don’t panic ! However if you’re in the 10% read on.
2/n Assuming all your symptoms are #COVID in nature immediately #homequarantine in a separate room. Testing is hard to get by in #MaharashtraBachao #Delhi so don’t bother waiting for your turn. Begin treatment for novel Corona while taking care of not infecting others around
