Giacomo Spinato1, Cristoforo Fabbris2, Anna Menegaldo1, Silvia Marciani1, Piergiorgio Gaudioso1, Maria Cristina Da Mosto1, Daniele Frezza1, Paolo Boscolo-Rizzo1.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Severe acute respiratory infection Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has spread all over the world since December 2019. Treatment of the syndrome represents an important challenge for all physicians. Spread prevention relies on a correct diagnosis which is performed with nasopharyngeal swabs.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the proper execution of the swab with a few simple steps.
METHODS: Figures and video recording.
RESULTS: A few simple steps are presented within this paper in order to perform easily nasopharyngeal swab for SARS-Cov-2 diagnosis and for other possible infectious diseases of the airways tract. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATION FOR NURSING: Nasopharyngeal swab may be performed in an easier way than usually thought. This method may also be used for any other microorganism detection. By following simple steps, a correct diagnosis can easily be obtained. © Copyright 2021 Springer Publishing Company, LLC.
BACKGROUND: Severe acute respiratory infection Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection has spread all over the world since December 2019. Treatment of the syndrome represents an important challenge for all physicians. Spread prevention relies on a correct diagnosis which is performed with nasopharyngeal swabs.
OBJECTIVE: To describe the proper execution of the swab with a few simple steps.
METHODS: Figures and video recording.
RESULTS: A few simple steps are presented within this paper in order to perform easily nasopharyngeal swab for SARS-Cov-2 diagnosis and for other possible infectious diseases of the airways tract. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATION FOR NURSING: Nasopharyngeal swab may be performed in an easier way than usually thought. This method may also be used for any other microorganism detection. By following simple steps, a correct diagnosis can easily be obtained. © Copyright 2021 Springer Publishing Company, LLC.
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Keywords:
COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2 infection; nasopharyngeal swab; nasopharynx
Year: 2021
PMID： 34108199 DOI： 10.1891/JDNP-D-20-00040
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Dr Nurs Pract ISSN： 2380-9418