One crucial thing this quarantine has done for us is to highlight the importance of healthcare. Since the virus is fatal to people who have other underlying diseases, it is time to become proactive in keeping our health sound. Thus, some medical devices should be in your home for self assessments. These devices are useful for anybody who want to be on top of their health game.
Moreover, the largest percentage of people affected have been the elderly. Senior citizens are increasingly finding themselves having to become independent to a certain extent. The devices mentioned below not only give them a fighting chance to fight against COVID-19 but also in maintaining a healthy lifestyle in general.
Dr. Rakesh Singh, a Physician from Dwarka Manipal Hospital, says, "In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot of apprehensions emerged among people, especially those suffering from co-morbidities. These conditions require constant monitoring of the patients’ vitals and in the wake of the pandemic, people are preferring to do this at home. This is crucial for healthcare providers as well as the patients as self-monitoring at home eliminates the risk of catching Covid-19 or other infections for the caregivers and patients both. Further, the modern medical devices offer remote monitoring facilities through internet and smartphone integration."
He added, "Healthcare providers are able to gain a real-time visibility of the patient’s condition without the need for them to visit a physical facility like hospital or clinic. It is important to keep these medical devices at home."
Blood glucose meter:
This device is a must for anybody who has blood sugar issues or diabetes. Patients are anyways required to actively and regularly monitor the glucose levels in their blood. The device can be used easily at home, without having to visit your doctor every other day. Covid-19
Rapid Antigen self test kit: Allows people to do Antigen test at home
Covid-19 Rapid Antigen self test kit is not exactly a gadget, but it lets users do a rapid Antigen test by themselves. Covid-19 self testing kits can be purchased online and offline medical stores and the price ranges between Rs 250 to Rs 300.
Oximeter
An oximeter is a clip-on device that can be placed at the tip of the index finger to check the oxygen saturation level of the blood, that is an essential factor to measure to check if you have contracted COVID-19 in some way. For non-COVID-19 individuals, this device can be used to monitor oxygen rates as low readings are one of the early signs of the disease. The standard range of pulse oximeter readings is 95 to 100 percent.
Digital thermometer
Gone are the days of mercury glass thermometers. Though they have been around for quite some time, digital thermometers have taken over of late. They are easy to use, faster to produce results, and safer as well compared to mercury thermometers. It's even more important these days as fever is one of the symptoms of COVID-19. Digital Thermometer is one of the most popular device in the category. It easily fits under the tongue or the arm and displays the body temperature on the screen within 45
seconds to 1 minute.
Fitness tracker
If you are a fitness freak who likes keeping track of your heart rate, sleep cycle, and how much you walked throughout the day, then an activity tracker is what you need the most. On Flipkart, M4 Smart Band is extremely popular among users, with over 2,260 ratings. It serves as a heart rate tracker, fitness watch, and activity tracker. The band is Bluetooth-compatible too.
Blood pressure monitor:
Getting a blood pressure monitor would save you everyday trips to the doctor, especially if you suffer from either high or low BP anyways. You must keep a record of the BP measurements you get and update your doctor regularly. These devices are quite convenient, and can even help you monitor if prescribed medications are making any difference at all.
Nebulizer
Rampant pollution has made a disease like asthma become an everyday occurrence in this world. Even the coronavirus affects the respiratory system more than any other organ in the body. Nebulizers help in administering medicines directly to the airway. This aids in regular breathing for the patient.
Keep these devices handy, and you'll be able to handle medical emergencies and basic fevers very easily.
