HOME ISOLATION
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Should be home isolated only on doctor’s advice.
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It is usually preferable for those who have very mild symptoms/those who are asymptomatic.
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Oxygen saturation at room air should be more than 94%.
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A caregiver should be available to provide care.
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Not suitable for patients with immune suppression, cancer and HIV patients and transplant patients.
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Should be allocated with a separate room with good ventilation and a separate bathroom.
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DO's for the patient:
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Should preferably change the three layered mask for every 8 hours/once the mask is wet.
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Mask should be discarded only after disinfecting it with 1% Sodium Hypochlorite.
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It is advisable to exercise for at least 30mins a day/to meditate.
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Patient must take rest & should to be well hydrated.
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Follow Respiratory etiquettes all the time
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Should perform frequent hand washing/sanitize appropriately.
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Not to share personal items with other people in the household
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Should monitor his/her vitals every 4/6 hours and to note it down:
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Pulse rate
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Oxygen saturation
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Temperature
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BP
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WASTE DISPOSAL:
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Effective waste disposal must be ensured so as to prevent further spread of infection with household. It must be done as per as CPCB guidelines.
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NOTE:
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Immediate medical attention must be sought if serious signs or symptoms develop like Difficulty in breathing/lowering of oxygen saturation less than 94% /Persistent pain/Pressure in the chest/Mental confusion or inability to arouse.
The patients can end home isolation only after completion of 10 days from the day of onset of symptoms/from date of sampling with NO FEVER in the last three days.
There is no necessity of additional testing after the home isolation period is over.