COVID has bought a tremendous change in our Outlook towards better dentistry. All these days we thought of providing advanced de...
COVID has bought a tremendous change in our Outlook towards better dentistry.
All these days we thought of providing advanced dental care, but now we have to realize that strict investigative protocols are the need of the hour.
The more you follow these protocols the better you live. It's that simple.
Are you confused? Ok, let me explain! How many of you are practicing without an INFRA-RED thermometer?
I think very few. If you are not using this, you should be THE MOST BRAVEST DENTIST ON THE EARTH.
By now, 90% of the dentists might have bought this temperature checking gadget in their dental office.
Is an IR thermometer worth a buy?
IR thermometer is a contactless temperature measuring device. It aids in identifying a patient with a high temperature.
Best choice
Dr Trust (USA) Forehead Digital Infrared Thermometer
Measures in both celsius and fahrenheit. Fever alarm in case of excess temperature and red color Lcd backlight will show.
This thermometer has been clinically tested for accuracy in comparison to rectal thermometers
In the midst of COVID, an IR thermometer can help us in identifying patients with COVID symptoms like fever.
But can we identify a patient with COVID if he is on an antipyretic like Paracetamol? I think it's highly impossible.
Here's what we are missing. Apart from the IR thermometer, we should also have a pulse-oximeter in our clinic.
Budget buy
SIGMA Make Digital Infrared Thermometer
Temperature Range: 32°C ~ 42.9°C; 89.6°F ~ 109.2°F, Accuracy ± 0.3%; Button to change from C to F
Low price with quality
Why pulse-oximeter?
The pulse oximeter is a digital device that measures our pulse and oxygen saturation (Spo2).
Do you know that the chief minister of Delhi, Sri Aravind Kejriwal calls pulse oximeter as Suraksha kavach.
A big decline in deaths was reported in Delhi due to the regular use of pulse oximeter in patients with home isolation.
At times pulse oximeter can be a lifesaver. Recent studies have revealed that about 80% of COVID patents are completely asymptomatic.
Economical
Contec pulse oximeter
High fever is not a common finding in such asymptomatic patients. In such a case, we may often fail to identify the person through the IR scanning.
Moreover, pulse oximeter gives an early indication of an emergency and can even alert the asymptomatic patients and prevent any possible complications.
These days oxygen pressure less than 92% is a clear indication of a COVID finding and helps the doctor to guide the patient to an emergency hospital for immediate treatment.
A pulse oximeter can detect issues with blood oxygen levels which could be related to corona symptoms.
Most trusted
Dr Trust (USA)
Unfortunately, there are few cases recorded where patients were not aware of COVID symptoms until they suffered from a sudden severe spike in fever and died of severe hypoxia in a few hours.
Such unnoticed hypoxia can be detected early using this simple device.
The third device
Almost 10% of patients suggesting from asthma and other lung diseases might require artificial oxygen supply (oxygen cylinder) during COVID attacks.
Our choice
MyOxy Light Weight Oxygen Cylinder
I think every dental office should have an oxygen cylinder. In many cases, it is a lifesaver.
Recent studies have found that patients with immediate oxygen supply during a COVID attack have higher chances of survival.
Moreover, if a dentist suffers from COVID, an available oxygen cylinder can aid in emergency oxygen supply until he or she reaches the hospital.
Preferably an oxygen cylinder with a pressure monitor is ideal for dental clinics.
In the case of non-availability, we can prefer portable oxygen cans like OXY99.
Compact choice
OXY99 Portable Oxygen Can
Helps you recover from breathlessness and suffocation.
The three gadgets are highly recommended during the COVID hours. I prefer having them in my clinic and thought of sharing the same with you.
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