Useful Medical Aids for COVID and those having co-morbidities.
IndianOil has once again shown that its core value ‘care’ is not just a statement, but a living philosophy.
The company has proactively allowed the reimbursement of certain medical gadgets that are very helpful in the atmosphere charged with COVID 19.
By a circular issued last week, an amount of Rs 6500/- is allowed to all serving as well as retired employees, if they buy Pulse Oximeter as an early diagnostic device.
Additionally, the employees can but one or more of these devices- Thermometer (contactless or normal), BP Monitor and Glucometer.
Why Pulse Oximeter is mandatory?
Of course, if you already have it, then there is no need to buy it.
First, let us understand what is a Pulse Oximeter?
It’s an electronic device that clips onto a patient’s finger to measure heart rate and oxygen saturation in his or her red blood cells—the device is useful in assessing patients with lung disease.
Oxygenation in the blood is an indicator or lung disease.
Recently, it is believed that COVID causes lung deterioration and that reflects in the level of oxygen in the blood.
That’s why it is an early warning and monitoring device among the COVID pandemic.
What’s more, doctors report that some COVID-19 patients suddenly develop a condition called “silent hypoxia,” where people look and feel comfortable—and don’t notice any shortness of breath—but their oxygen levels are dangerously low.
It happens to patients both in the hospital and at home, but it is a particular problem in the latter case because the symptom may indicate severe COVID-19-related pneumonia, requiring a ventilator.
That’s why we need to monitor the oxygen saturation levels at home.
If you do have a pulse Oximeter and are checking your oxygen levels, it’s important to know that a level between 95 and 97% is considered normal.
Anything below that would be a reason to call a doctor, and anything under 90% would be a reason to go to the emergency room.
Which Pulse Oximeter to Buy?
Unfortunately, there is no standardization.
You are buying in good faith.
I bought a pulse Oximeter about a year back for around 1700/-, when I had some breathing-related issues.
But, the same device is costing just double now, due to spurt in demand due to COVID.
Yet, there are many local companies mushrooming over the net and the price is ranging right from 1200/- to 4500/-.
I still find that Dr Trust Pulse Oximeter that I have is a very good buy and very reliable, as I used it then.
But, you can make a study of various options available on the net.
I can only suggest that do not go for some small company, selling it at a very cheap price.
There are many fly-by-night operators in this field.
You can buy them on Amazon.
The following link would be useful.
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