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    Managing COVID-19 At Home With Assistance From Your General Practice

    By Quinns Mindarie Super Clinic | Quinns Mindarie, Uncategorized | 0 comment | 21 January, 2022 | 0

    Most people with COVID-19 will be self-managed at home during isolation, with regular telehealth consultations (check-ups) with your General Practice. It is best if you can use video for these check-ups, otherwise phone check-ups will be used. Your doctor will want to know how your symptoms are going, as well as knowing your pulse rate, breathing rate and oxygen levels if you have a pulse oximeter.

    Having a “kit” with some essential items will help to manage your symptoms and also assist your GP in assessing your wellbeing. We recommend the following:

    • A thermometer
    • Medication to relieve pain and fever (eg Paracetamol or Ibuprofen)
    • Enough of your regular medicines
    • Masks, hand sanitizer, gloves
    • Oral rehydration solutions (eg Gastrolyte/Hydrolyte) especially if you have children at home
    • Lozenges or throat spray to assist with sore throat symptoms
    • A pulse oximeter can be helpful to monitor your oxygen levels if you can afford this. Most pulse oximeters are not suitable for children.

     

    Other things to consider:

    • A plan for how to get food and essential supplies for two weeks
    • A list of phone number for people outside your home you can call for help
    • Stay at home activities, especially if you have kids
    • A list of helpful numbers for more information
    • A list of helpful resources especially around mental health support if needed
    • A COVID-19 Action Plan if you are in a higher risk group for serious infection. Your GP can help you with this.
    • Practice how to record your pulse rate and breathing rate manually.

     

    • Please click on the link below from the RACGP to help you plan for managing COVID-19. This also includes an action plan, symptom diary, how to check your pulse and breathing rates, how to use a pulse oximeter and a list of resources where you can get more help. https://www.racgp.org.au/FSDEDEV/media/documents/Clinical%20Resources/Guidelines/Managing-mild-COVID-19-at-home-with-assistance-from-your-GP.pdf

     

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