Hygiene portion to be emphasised more, and attention towards balanced nutrition.
Yes, they are more prone to acquire infection as social distancing is not so much maintained.
Yes, but in very milder form like malaise, feverish, runny nose etc.
Better to read the product insert. Some manufacturers have washable masks and some have not.
Depending upon surface it can live from hours to days even.
Vaccine needle causes very little injury. It rarely produces any major bleeding complications. You can consult your Physician prior vaccination about the need of INR report prior vaccination.
Yes, again it is by surface contamination like improperly washed fruits, vegetables, utensils etc.
Yes, various rehabilitation programmes are there like cardiac rehab programs, pulmonary rehab program. Those who had moderate to severe infection, should undergo a properly guided rehab program.
Yes, like hospital acquired infections ( UTI, Hospital Acquired Pneumonia, Critical care neuropathy, ICU psychosis etc.
It is a gadget to measure(noninvasive) the oxygen saturation in our body. During a pulse oximetry reading, a small clamp-like device is placed on a finger, earlobe, or toe. Small beams of light pass through the blood in the finger, measuring the amount of oxygen. It does this by measuring changes of light absorption in oxygenated or deoxygenated blood. This is a painless process.
Step 1: Remove any nail polish/false nails & warm your hand if cold.
Step 2: Rest for at least 5 minutes before taking your measurement.
Step 3: Rest your hand on your chest at heart level & hold it still.
Step 4: Switch on the oximeter & place it on your middle or index finger.
Step 5: The reading takes time to steady, Keep the oximeter in place for at least a minute or longer if the reading is not stable.
Step 6: Record the highest result once it has not changed for 5 seconds.
Step 7: Identify each reading carefully.
Step 8: Start recording from baseline & record three times a day at the same time. Take extra measures if you feel a change in your health.
Best to measure SpO2 in prone position.
Index or middle finger.
By wearing proper mask, social distancing, washing of hands. Pregnant mothers are as susceptible as general population.
During pregnancy probably no. After birth yes it can be passed on from mother to child.
Standard precautions should be taken (as below 18 population is not being vaccinated).
As the transmission is via nasal and oral cavity, it's not transmitted in pregnancy to the unborn child. Crossing placental barrier is not yet known.
There is a controversy regarding this. Some schools advocate no vaccination for the pregnant mother, however pregnant mothers should be vaccinated.
Monitoring of the clinical parameters (pulse rate, O2 saturation, BP and body temperature). Standard protocols of treatment are to be followed.
Not yet in India
Standard protocols like social distancing, wearing mask and, washing hands are to be followed.