Practice pointer: Remote management of covid-19 using home pulse oximetry and virtual ward support
This article discusses practicalities of pulse oximeters (PO), who should use PO at home, use of virtual wards to support home monitoring and clinical assessment of patients being considered for this, critical success factors for virtual ward support, and ongoing research.
Source:
British Medical Journal
SPS commentary:
In a related article, the author describes their experience of a virtual clinic as they tried to manage Covid-19 at home between hospital admissions.