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Do we need oxymeter at home?

2020-09-08 13:09:04
Is it required to often check oxygen level during this covid situation? Shall everyone have oxymeter at home as precautionary measure??
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Not required if you are at home and maintain social distancing , mask and hand hygiene and if you are not having symptoms.

Answered2020-09-08 14:15:12

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Pulse oximeter can be used as a precautionary measure depending upon the symptomatology of the patient,if the patient has breathlessness it's always better to have a pulse oximeter for monitoring the oxygen levels.

Answered2020-09-09 03:07:13

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Oxygen monitoring is not required in healthy person. If you have any symptoms related to.corona then it can be recommended

Answered2020-09-08 13:18:55

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Not at all If you do not have fever cough and breathing problems
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