A new report by Dr Rajeev Jayadevan shows 106 deaths of doctors from #COVID in 3 months. Many staggering details on age groups hit. That story on @themojo_in today. Here I meet Rohan & Shobham, young sons of Dr Ripon Mallick, orphaned by the Virus. He was 50, his wife 45. https://t.co/mqogVbcxa9

Q&A on Finger pulse Oximeters.
A doctor in our our team had responded to queries on oximeters we received on Twitter.
Follow this thread for an informative summary of the Q&A.

What does a finger pulse oximeter do?
Oxygen saturation measurement is done by pulse oximetry, where a probe shines a light through your finger or toe and measures the changes in wavelength, which is correlated to the the amount of oxygen carried in your bloodstream.

What is a safe range of oxygen saturation?
An SpO2 (oxygen saturation) of 94-100% can be considered normal. There can be variation between people of different body types, with obese people having lower normal saturations.....
....People with pre-existing respiratory conditions like chronic bronchitis and COPD will also have lower than normal oxygen saturation in everyday situations. Such patients are advised to consult their physician for more information.

What is the best position of hand to use the oximeter?
It is best to measure your oxygen saturation in the index, middle or ring fingers as they have the bulk to adequately cover both the light source and the sensor.

Is there a recommended time to take the measurements?

There is no variation of SpO2 with time. It should just be measured when the patient is conscious and in a resting state, as there can be variations while sleeping and exercising.

Does the SpO2 range vary based on gender or age?
Male or female, adult or child, oxygen saturation remains in the range of 94-100. Strenuous exercise can temporarily reduce SpO2 count, but they should recover on taking rest.

I have a large variation in SpO2 from 94 to 99 in a day. Is it normal?
Yes. As mentioned earlier, saturation can decrease with strenuous activities. Moreover, factors like inappropriate sensor placement, damp fingers etc. can also be contributory factors.

I have SpO2 sensors in my phone/health band. Are they reliable?
The issue with phone/band SpO2 sensors is the quality of reading. This has improved with generations, but it is recommended to use a fingertip sensor if you want consistent and reliable readings.

Are there any brands of oximeters that you recommend?
We are not recommending any brands as of now. Nonin medical, Omron, Contec, BPL etc. are some of the more reputed brands. But based on our experience, most no-name oximeters are reliable for home use.

When should we seek medical help?
You may consult a doctor if your oxygen saturation readings are below 94-95% on multiple occasions, or if you are feeling breathless.

Will wearing mask for prolonged periods reduce oxygen saturation?
A normal healthy individual will not be affected by wearing a mask for a long period. If you experience temporary discomfort, everything including saturation should be normal once you take the mask off.

Is oximeters to be used by all or only those with symptoms?
Pulse oximetery can be only one component of a multi-pronged strategy for screening along with temperature checks etc. It cannot be used in isolation.

That was a summary of the Q&A on offer pulse oximeters. Hope you found it helpful. Share with others as use of oximeters is becoming popular. If you have further questions, do let us know.

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* नमस्कार, आपका दिन शुभ हो ! *

* उपयोगी जानकारी *

❇️ * कोविड परीक्षण का आंकड़ा 1 करोड़ के पार
कोविड प्रयोगशालाओं की कुल संख्या 1,100 से ज्यादा हुई राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर रिकवरी दर बढ़कर 60.86 प्रतिशत हुई। *

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* Good morning, have a nice day ! *

* Useful Alerts *

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Total number of COVID labs cross 1100
National Recovery Rate improves to 60.86% *

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❇️ * World Bank and Government of India sign $750 million Agreement for Emergency Response Programme for MSME. *

❇️ * World Bank has to date committed $2.75 billion to support India’s emergency COVID-19 response. *

❇️ * Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: NHAI to Rank Roads for Quality Service. *

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❇️ * Do not stigmatize against patients and their families. *

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Ministry of Health - Let's promise ourselves to henceforth follow these 15 Covid Appropriate Behaviours to keep safe.

Photo from Simran

https://www.facebook.com/groups/longcovid/?ref=share

There's a Covid support group (worldwide) on Facebook, where long Covid positive patients are interacting and sharing their peculiar manifestations of the disease. I believe every doc should be a part of it.

-Simran @chicksim (twitter)