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    This document outlines the COVID-19 triaging protocol for Karnataka. It provides a flowchart for how to triage COVID-19 patients based on their test results, symptoms, and pre-existing medical conditions. Asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients are advised home quarantine, while moderate and severe cases are sent to designated facilities. Those with uncontrolled comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, or obesity are referred to COVID care centers, while others with controlled conditions can isolate at home. The protocol is meant to guide triaging doctors on how to assess patients and determine the appropriate care based on their condition.

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    This document outlines the COVID-19 triaging protocol for Karnataka. It provides a flowchart for how to triage COVID-19 patients based on their test results, symptoms, and pre-existing medical conditions. Asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients are advised home quarantine, while moderate and severe cases are sent to designated facilities. Those with uncontrolled comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, or obesity are referred to COVID care centers, while others with controlled conditions can isolate at home. The protocol is meant to guide triaging doctors on how to assess patients and determine the appropriate care based on their condition.

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    This document outlines the COVID-19 triaging protocol for Karnataka. It provides a flowchart for how to triage COVID-19 patients based on their test results, symptoms, and pre-existing medical conditions. Asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients are advised home quarantine, while moderate and severe cases are sent to designated facilities. Those with uncontrolled comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, or obesity are referred to COVID care centers, while others with controlled conditions can isolate at home. The protocol is meant to guide triaging doctors on how to assess patients and determine the appropriate care based on their condition.

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    COVID-19 Triaging Protocol - Karnataka

    COVID-19 Test (ICMR approved)

    Positive (For Adults, Irrespective of Vaccination status)


    Negative

    Asymptomatic Symptomatic

    Mild Moderate Severe Mildly


    Comorbidity Symptomatic/Asymptomatic Moderate and severe

    RR <24/min OR RR: 24-30/min RR>30/min OR


    SPO2: ≥94% OR SPO2:90-93% SPO2 : <90% Advise Home
    Quarantine
    DESIGNATED
    Comorbidity Repeat
    Worsening of SARI
    YES symptoms RT-PCR WARD/FACILITY
    NO

    YES NO

    Controlled Uncontrolled COVID HOSPITAL NEGATIVE


    Home Isolation
    POSITIVE

    Home Isolation Follow Covid Triage Protocol


    Covid
    Care Controlled Uncontrolled
    Centre
    Triaging doctors to note - Uncontrolled Comorbidity would
    include -
    RR: Respiratory Rate Home Covid 1. In Diabetics - GRBS>200mg/dl or HBA1C >8
    SPO2: Oxygen Saturation Isolation Care 2. In Hypertensives - BP>160/100mmHg
    SARI: Severe Acute Respiratory Centre
    3. CVA/CAD within past 1 month
    Illness
    4. In CKD - Stage 3 or more
    5. If Obese - BMI>30kg/m2
    Note: 1. For triaging of children (<18 yrs) separate algorithm shall be used.
    2. Covid -19 positive pregnant woman to be referred to designated Covid19 hospital/Facility for maternity services for triaging and advice by Obstetrician.
    Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Karnataka

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