This is your at-home doctor’s bag. This contains basic assessment equipment that most doctors use when assessing a patient with fever or upper respiratory infection including:
• Otoscope – For shining a light at the back of the throat, and looking in the ears for signs of a red ear drum
• Pulse Oximeter – This includes pulse and oxygen measurement
• Thermometer – Digital thermometer for accurate recording of body temperature
• Urine Dip Sticks – This can assess whether you or your family member has a urine infection or high ketones (which may signal high sugar levels)
• Blood pressure Monitor – To record blood pressure and record heart rate