Kolkata: The Crowd At Fever Clinics – Launched by several private hospitals to filter, test and treat Covid suspects before entering – have swelled over the past week, showing an increase in the number of patients affected.
The footsteps in these clinics have multiplied in several hospitals, forcing some to increase the number of doctors and nurses.
Peerless Hospital has received 50-60 patients at the Demon Clinic Daily for the past week.
It dropped to less than 15 after the second wave receded.
“We have five doctors who attend this clinic, depending on the patient’s stream.
Patients with clear symptoms tested for Covid through RT-PCR tests and prescribed drugs.
Because all reports are not available in less than 24 hours, those who are looking for entrance tickets Brought to the isolated non-covid ward.
Positive testing then shifted to the Covid section and the rest to a public bed, “said CEO of Peerless Hospital Sudipto Mitra.
Belle Vue Clinic, also saw Sudden Spurt in patients who reported on their fever clinics with temperature.
While the number will be two-three a day until July, this month has been 12 days on average.
“We have two doctors and eight nurses posted in our emergency department.
Antigen tests that are quickly done immediately and if the results are positive, patients are advised to enter.
The RT-PCR test is still done for further confirmation.
We expect further increases in numbers and possibilities Must train more doctors, “said Belle Vue P Tondaon CEO.
The Amri Hospital has seen a marginal increase in attendance in the three centers.
“We do CBNAT tests and other tests if the patient reports with symptoms.
In some cases, we even do CT scanning.
Positive testing or with clear symptoms it is recommended to enter but such cases remain low,” said CEO Amri Rupak Barua.
Many, especially those who have mild symptoms, refuse to enter even after positive testing, partner said.
“Most are young or middle-aged with low fever and light and cold cough, which can be treated at home.
Many are vaccinated and prefer guidance and recipes from our doctors rather than in,” added Mitra.
Belle Vue also arranged home patient screening through video calls.
“Infections are still largely lightweight and most can be treated at home.
Until the number of severe cases rises, the clinic must be relatively empty,” said Belle Vue Internal Medicine Consultant Rahul Jain.
At CMRI hospital, fever clinic remains closed.
But it must eventually be opened in mid-September, feeling pulmonologist Raja Dhar.
“Cases in.
From now and the clinic must be revived, “Dhar said.