The question of the day: will a smartwatch help monitor a COVID-19 patient?

Everyone is aware of the progress of the coronavirus pandemic. SARS-CoV-2, especially at this stage where the ómicron variant is generating infections very quickly and massively, most of the infections not only in Peru, but in the world.

According to the WHO, in the week from January 10 to 16, 18.7 million cases of COVID-19, meaning

This situation is putting pressure on the Peruvian health system. In accordance with a recent EC Data report, to date there are 1,800 ICU beds in the country for severe COVID-19 patients, but the president of the Peruvian Society of Intensive Medicine warns that At least 3,500 ICU beds and more than 2,000 specialists could be needed.

From what is known so far, . However, this does not mean that observation and management of the disease at home is not necessary.

Although there is no specific treatment yet, experts have provided certain recommendations for treatment. proper management of a patient with COVID-19: in addition to isolation and all hygiene measures to prevent other infections, the patient must be in a ventilated room, rest, drink plenty of fluids, etc. But it is also important to monitor various vital signs: body temperature, blood oxygenation, heart rate, etc.

Although they do not have the advantages of a medical device, they can help give an idea of ​​how the patient’s health status is progressing. We answer all of this in detail in this video.

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