Remote management of covid-19 using home pulse oximetry and virtual ward support
Trisha Greenhalgh, Matthew Knight, Matthew Inada-Kim, Naomi Fulop, Jonathan Leach, Cecilia Vindrola‐Padros
Abstract
Pulse oximeters used at home can detect hypoxia associated with acute covid-19 Home oximetry requires clinical support, such as regular phone contact from a health professional in a virtual ward setting More research is needed to understand the safety and effectiveness of home oximetry and to optimise service models and referral pathways
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePulse oximetryHypoxia (environmental)Intensive care medicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Oxygen therapyInternal medicineCardiologyAnesthesiaDiseaseOxygenInfectious disease (medical specialty)Organic chemistryChemistryRespiratory Support and MechanismsNon-Invasive Vital Sign MonitoringChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research