Addressing silent hypoxemia with COVID-19: Implementation of an outpatient pulse oximetry program in Vermont

Public Health in Practice

Jennifer S. Read, MD, MS, MPH, DTM&H¹  Patsy Kelso²  Marlowe Galbraith³  Mark Levine³  Jessica Sikka³  Richard C. Wasserman³ 

[1] Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA;Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA;Vermont Department of Health, Burlington, VT, USA;

关键词: COVID-19;    Pulse oximetry;    Outpatient;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Objectives: We initiated an outpatient pulse oximetry program to facilitate more rapid detection of clinical deterioration of persons with COVID-19. Methods: Vermont residents in non-congregate settings with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were eligible for inclusion. Results: Acceptance of pulse oximetry occurred more frequently among those who were older or symptomatic, spoke English, or who had underlying medical conditions. Conclusions: We provide the first description of an outpatient pulse oximetry program for COVID-19 by a state health department in the U.S.

【 授权许可】

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