Fighting The Pandemic And Navigating The Way Forward, Together 3

HOME ISOLATION GUIDELINES

This is from a document prepared by WEST BENGAL DOCTORS FORUM in public interest.

Note: WBDF does not endorse any specific hospital, laboratory and hotel mentioned in the list. WBDF wishes for a system where citizens’ health care needs will by met by the state.

PLANNING TO FIGHT COVID-19 @ HOME? A FEW KEY POINTERS:

 Please be in touch with your doctor. Make sure you are eligible for safe Home Quarantine. Disclose all your pre-existing medical conditions to your doctor.

Patient / Caregiver must keep monitoring their health. Immediate medical attention must be sought if serious signs or symptoms develop. These could include:

1. Difficulty in breathing,
2. Dip in oxygen saturation (SpO2 < 95%)
3. Persistent pain/pressure in the chest,
4. Mental confusion or inability toarouse,
5. Slurred speech/seizures
6. Weakness or numbness in any limb or face
7. Developing bluish discolorations of lips/face

READ THE FULL MOH & FW GUIDELINES OF VERY MILD / PRE-SYMPTOMATIC /ASYMPTOMATIC COVID-19 CASES

https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/RevisedHomeIsolationGuidelines.pdf

HOME CARE PROVIDERS (FOR ASYMPTOMATIC/ MILD CASES ONLY)