What
is Covid-19?
Coronaviruses
are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as, severe acute
respiratory syndrome (SARS), common cold & Middle East respiratory syndrome
(MERS). This disease is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by a
member of the coronavirus family that has never been encountered before.
Cases
of COVID-19 have been firstly reported in China, and moved to number
of countries including USA, Italy, Iran. WHO declared it as a global
pandemic in March 2020.
Symptoms
Signs
and symptoms of COVID-19 may appear two to 14 days after exposure and
can include:
- Coughs
- High fever
- Shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing
- Tiredness
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Aches
People
who are older in age or have existing chronic medical conditions, such as heart
or lung disease or diabetes, may be at higher risk of serious illness.
Causes
Humans
first get a coronavirus from contact with animals. Then, it can spread from
human to human. Health officials do not know what animal caused COVID-19.
It’s
unclear exactly how contagious the new coronavirus is. It can be spread through
contact with certain bodily fluids such as respiratory droplets released when
someone with the virus coughs or sneezes.
It might
also be spread if a person touches an infected surface with the virus on it and
then touches his or her mouth, nose or eyes.
Complications
- Organ failure in several organs
- Pneumonia in both lungs
- Death
Prevention
- Avoid close contact (atleast about 6 feet) with anyone
who has symptoms. - Avoid sharing dishes, bedding and other household items
if you’re sick. - Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat or animal organs.
- Avoid mass gatherings.
- Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when
you cough or sneeze. - Stay home if you’re sick, unless you’re going to get
medical care. Avoid taking public transportation if you’re sick. - Keep distance between yourself and others especially if
you have a higher risk of serious illness. - Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if your hands
aren’t clean. - Wash your hands very often with soap and water for at
least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least
60% alcohol. - Clean and disinfect surfaces you often touch on a daily
basis.
If
you have a chronic medical condition and may have a higher risk of serious
illness, check with your doctor about other ways to protect yourself.
SOS PHYSIO
Rehab- Our Commitment to Patient Safety
- We are following prevention guidance to protect
our staff and patients at our clinics. In particular, we are focused on
maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe environment. - We follow CDC guidelines, continually consult with
medical authorities and peer organizations around the country, and adopt recommended
protocols as appropriate. - We are following proper processes for cleanliness,
sanitation and sterilization in our clinic.
SOS PHYSIO’s Rehab team is ready and prepared to utilize our telehealth platform as a solution to address the needs of our patients during this time when visits for some of you may not be an option, due to the restrictions surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
We
are providing telehealth services where we are able to use any video platform
to conveniently, easily & securely ensure patients continue to progress.
They can stay connected through:
- Text — secure message exchange is a convenient,
easy way to follow up or ask a question. - Videos — Home Exercise Plan (HEP) videos
enable therapists to demonstrate updated prescribed exercises for continuation
of care. - Video Conference — virtual face time with patients
allows therapists to document important metrics, such as range of motion.
With
this shared commitment, we are confident we can continue delivering the same high
level of care you’ve come to expect from us.
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