It is considered very important for the patients undergoing treatment at home to be aware of the body temperature and oxygen level. For this, it has been advised to keep a pulse oximeter and thermal gun in the house.
⚫How to turn on Pulse Oximeter :-
▪️Make sure the number is showing on the screen.
▪️ The middle finger of the hand is correctly inserted into the oximeter and it is adviced to enter middle finger into it.
▪️Wait a few seconds for the pulse to be detected and the correct oxygen level reading on the screen.
▪️If the oxygen level is less than 95, then the person should contact the doctor immediately.
▪️Do not test with a finger attached to nail polish to avoid wrong readings.
▪️To measure the temperature with the thermal gun, hold it with the palm of the hand and hold it at a distance of six inches and press the designated button to record the temperature.
▪️ If the temperature is 100 degrees Fahrenheit or higher then it is considered a fever.
▪️Before giving a thermal gun to another person make sure to sanitize it.
