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Patient Information:Pulse oximeter for heart rate and blood oxygen levelYour doctor has given you, or your carer, this diary and pulse oximeter because you have symptoms of COVID-19. A pulse oximeter helps you monitor how fast your heart is beating and the level of oxygen in your blood. Blood oxygen level is the most accurate way of keeping an eye on your progress with COVID-19. An ideal blood oxygen level is between 95% and 99%. An ideal heart rate is between 50 and 90 beats per minute (bpm).How to use a pulse oximeter453898035877500Follow these instructions to make sure the pulse oximeter gives an accurate reading:Remove any nail polish, false nails and warm your hand if cold.Make sure you have been resting for at least five minutes before taking your readings.Rest your hand on your chest at heart level and hold still.Switch the pulse oximeter on and place it on your finger.It works best on your middle or index finger (see diagram). It should not be used on your ear.The reading takes time to steady. Keep the pulse oximeter in place for at least a minute, or longer if the reading keeps changing.Record the highest result once the reading has not changed for five seconds.Be careful to identify which reading is your heart rate and which is your oxygen levelThere is a video available online to explain how to use the pulse oximeter: . To watch the video with subtitle hover of the video and click on the CC at the bottom of the screen.Patient Diary: Blood oxygen level monitoring at homeFirst name Surname Date of birth Age NHS number -196215147955My normal oxygen level is:Continue to monitor your oxygen levels 3 x a day for 14 days00My normal oxygen level is:Continue to monitor your oxygen levels 3 x a day for 14 days2546985147955If my oxygen level is:Call 111 for advice00If my oxygen level is:Call 111 for advice4517390158750If my oxygen level is:Go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 99900If my oxygen level is:Go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 999Please record your blood oxygen level three times a day at the same time each day (i.e breakfast, lunch and dinner)Days since first symptomDateReading 1(Breakfast)Reading 2(Lunch)Reading 3(Dinner)Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4Day 5Day 6Day 7Day 8Day 9Day 10Day 11Day 12Day 13Day 14Returns:Please return the pulse oximeter back to your practice at your earliest convenience, thank you. ................
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