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The post, among the people of Varese, is going viral: so much so that we intercepted it on the councilor’s notice board Elena Baratelli, that he is a doctor by profession, and that he thanked the doctor Angelita Lazzarini from the PS of Varese, for the “clear and precise behavior summary”.
In fact, it can be useful for everyone: we propose it again below, as a formulary for each time we have questions or worry about what happens.
Usually my posts speak from the front line point of view … but, I thought, after all, it may happen to be among the contacts of a positive or maybe complain of symptoms or receive a positive diagnosis and so So there are two words of clarity for “non-experts”.
one.
Always valid: if you want the least possible hassle, protect yourself:
distance, good quality masks, eye protection, personal and environmental hygiene
two.
Oh god, I’m a CLOSE POSITIVE CONTACT.
Do not panic! Isolate yourself at home and notify your GP about the paperwork.
Doctors are overwhelmed, we have to insist, but we do it!
Monitor your symptoms daily.
If you live alone, ask friends, neighbors, and family for help with your purchases, but remember that the Municipality is obligated to provide support to those who are isolated at home.
Useless, as Sileri says, to make swabs on the right and missing in private, etc: the swab is done at the end of the isolation (10 days + final buffer or 14 days without buffer)
two.
OMG I HAVE FLU SYMPTOMS!
Don’t panic here too.
ALWAYS notify the caregiver for tips and bureaucratic requirements (sick days, buffer stock, etc.) Isolate yourself from other family members.
Common symptoms (tachipyrine) and…. Wait a few days to see how it goes.
Very helpful though, to do it before you get sick, buy a finger oximeter, which costs very little, and make sure you have a working thermometer at home.
Check your temperature and O2 saturation every day, at rest and after walking for a few minutes.
If there is only fever and little else DO NOT CONTACT THE PS! waste of
unnecessary time and risk for all
3.
OMG they told me I’m positive!
I understand the concern, but first contact the GP, as always, for advice and red tape.
Well insulated.
Notify your close contacts.
So … are you asymptomatic? You will probably stay that way. Monitor the temperature and the possible appearance of symptoms in the days of quarantine.
If it’s okay … DO NOT TAKE MEDICATION.
Are you symptomatic?
Evaluate your situation with the doctor, take the therapy that he will prescribe; health care provider can have it checked by USCA (medical groups that follow covids at home) Check saturation. Try to drink and eat properly.
Always remember that the absolute majority of those who develop the disease are cured well and with manageable symptoms at home.
Covid19 can be bad … but more so on the NHS than in a single patient.
Four.
OMG … I still feel bad and worse!
Unfortunately, this can also happen.
If all the steps have been done well before, a doctor (the doctor or the USCA) already knows that you are a “specially supervised” patient.
Always follow the advice they give you.
Call 112 if your O2 saturation consistently drops below 90% or drops by at least 3 points on the walk test.
And then call, without hesitation, if your breath is so short, even if you can’t measure saturation.
When instead DO NOT CALL 112 / Do not show up at PS :
– fever that does not go down but I breathe well
– severe tiredness but breathing well
– Positive chest CT, performed on the doctor’s recommendation, but breathing well
The NHS’s ability to help depends on everyone’s ability to conserve resources.
If we do everything right, we will conserve the space to treat the most serious. Unfortunately, with the sheer numbers these days, the low percentage of hospitalized patients translates into challenging numbers.
The only thing is to make a united and conscious common front.
Don’t panic, let’s be logical and support each other.
Angelita Lazzarini
PD from Varese
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