Covid Home Care Treatment Vs Hospital Treatment

Covid Home Care Treatment Vs Hospital Treatment

Even after almost a year of its worldwide invasion, the SARS-Cov-2 virus called COVID-19 continues to enjoy an edge over humankind which is not surprising considering the unprecedented crisis brought in by a virus. Most patients who have experienced covid-19 symptoms recover while staying at home, only a certain percentage of them need hospitalization. About 25 to 33% of those who are hospitalized need intensive care. Livonta Home Care offers corona home care services in Ahmedabad for patients who are isolated at home and having mild covid symptoms.

Hospital Care for Coronavirus

A person who is suffering from a chest problem and shortness of breathing may need hospitalization as soon as possible. Shortness of breath indicates the lungs are not delivering enough oxygen to the rest of the body. This can lead to other organ failures.

Since there is no cure for COVID-19 at this time, hospital care for covid-19 mainly focused on what’s called supportive care or treatment to support the body’s vital organs. Doctors, nurses and others will monitor oxygen levels and recommend treatment to maintain a healthy supply of oxygen to the rest of the body. They also monitor the patient’s vital signs (heart rate, blood pressure, number of breaths per minute) to watch for any developing problems. Some existing drugs and therapies may improve the condition of hospitalized patients, so doctors are using a plethora of treatment methods.

Antibiotics: Though covid-19 is a viral disease, some antibiotics like azithromycin exhibit antiviral properties. Some patients suffering from COVID-19 also develop bacteria-caused infections. Treating these infections with antibiotics may ease the overall strain on the body.

Antiviral drugs. Remdesivir is an antiviral drug that can kill SARS-CoV-2 in a petri dish under experimental conditions. This drug was approved by the FDA and hospitals are using this intravenous drug in treating severe patients under the observation of expert doctors.

Steroids: Several studies have claimed that Dexamethasone (an inexpensive and readily available steroid medicine) may also reduce the death rate for patients receiving supplemental oxygen. This medicine is also given under the supervision of doctors as it has other side effects.

Convalescent plasma. In 2020, the FDA allowed doctors to collect “convalescent plasma” from the blood of recovered patients. This plasma was then administered to sick patients via IV infusion to help them cure of covid-19 disease. But recently, the government of India has discarded plasma therapy from covid treatment protocol.

DMARDS (disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs): Several studies are underway to examine the effect of drugs currently prescribed to suppress the immune system, in the hopes of tamping down widespread inflammation that occurs in severely ill patients.

Earlier some researchers have claimed that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) might be effective in treating COVID-19. But the FDA recently withdrew emergency use approval (EUA) for these drugs because they are unlikely to be effective in treating COVID-19.

Intensive Care and Ventilator Treatment

If a patient’s condition worsens despite supportive hospital care, the patient is shifted to the intensive care unit (ICU). Patients in the ICU are monitored even more closely.

If the patient cannot breathe properly, doctors may recommend intubation (placing a breathing tube in the patient’s airway) and ventilator treatment. A ventilator forces air and oxygen into the lungs.

The Covid-19 Home Care Treatment

Those who are having mild symptoms may get recovered by following home treatment methods and medications.

  • Drink plenty of fluids (water, juice, warm water, chicken broth, coffee, etc.) every day to stay hydrated
  • Monitor your temperature and oxygen level
  • Don’t consume alcohol
  • Take medications like paracetamol, cough suppressant, and other medicines as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Take vitamin C and D supplements
  • Take honey, ginger, and turmeric in a glass of water
  • Stay in a well-ventilated room
  • Avoid strenuous activities
  • Do breathing and light exercises
  • Use separate utensils
  • Wash your hands very frequently
  • Don’t allow any visitor at your home
  • Wear a mask (especially when you need to communicate)

Livonta Home Care offers corona home care services in Ahmedabad at an affordable rate. Our covid packages include,

  • Covid test
  • Daily visit by the expert doctor and nurse
  • Medications (tele-medicines)
  • Other tests
  • Counselling
  • Diet and feedback

Our covid home care plan ensures that you get the utmost covid care from prevention to treatment.

To know more, visit our website.

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