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Addressing silent hypoxemia with COVID-19: Implementation of an outpatient pulse oximetry program in Vermont.
Galbraith, Marlowe; Kelso, Patsy; Levine, Mark; Wasserman, Richard C; Sikka, Jessica; Read, Jennifer S.
  • Galbraith M; Vermont Department of Health, Burlington, VT, USA.
  • Kelso P; Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA.
  • Levine M; Vermont Department of Health, Burlington, VT, USA.
  • Wasserman RC; Vermont Department of Health, Burlington, VT, USA.
  • Sikka J; Vermont Department of Health, Burlington, VT, USA.
  • Read JS; Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, USA.
Public Health Pract (Oxf) ; 2: 100186, 2021 Nov.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1373236
ABSTRACT

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.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Public Health Pract (Oxf) Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.puhip.2021.100186