Nasopharyngeal swab sampling: A thin flocked swab into the nostril, from the lower nasal meatus to the posterior wall of the nasopharynx.
And then twisting the swab for sampling.
The depth of the sampling swab into the nasal cavity is approximately the distance from the tip of the nose to the earlobe.
How to collect a Nasopharyngeal (NP) swab
1. Keep your head still, to remove the secretion on the surface of the anterior nostril;
2. Measure the distance from the tip of the nose to the earlobe with a swab as well as mark it with your finger. Put the swab right into the nasal dental caries in the direction perpendicular to the nose (face), and also reach the posterior nasopharynx when it comes across resistance, to make sure that the swab stays in the nose for 10-15 s, gently rotate 3 to 5 times to secure the examination piece.
There is definitely no demand for the sampler to stand straight opposite the patient. The advantage of standing on the side is that if the patient has coughing, sneeze, etc, it can be avoided in time.
It is vertical to the coronal airplane of the head or the face and also permeates deeply from the inferior meatus to the posterior wall of the nasopharynx, as well as it is enough to feel the wall surface. The depth of the nasopharyngeal swab right into the nasal tooth cavity is about the range from the pointer of the nose to the earlobe (see picture).
3. The nasopharyngeal swab must be turned on the nasopharyngeal mucosa, maintained for 10-15 secs, and after that got rid of. The kid’s participation is poor. In practice, we typically obtain the swab in three to five secs after completely twisting it 2-3 times.
Nasopharyngeal swab vs nasal swab
A nasal swab (often called an anterior nose test): A sample taken by touching both sides of the nasal wall. The nasopharyngeal swab is to probe from the nose to the throat.
What is the nasal swab technique?
The nasal swab approach uses a swab to accumulate an analysis example from the nasal membrane. The nasal swab examination (frequently described as the former nasal test) involves putting the swab around 0.5-0.75 inches deep into the nostril as well as turning it in one nostril for 10-15 seconds while touching both sides of the nasal wall, then making use of the same cotton swab, Gather in the other nostril similarly. Since this approach is less invasive, it is usually extra comfortable for the patient – and is additionally the approach utilized when self-testing.
Nasopharyngeal swab
Impacted by elements such as age and also face structure development, there are private differences in the collection deepness of nasopharyngeal swabs.
We should pay attention to personal protection when collecting nasopharyngeal swabs, and clean the nasal cavity before collection.
If the patient has nasal septum curvature, the background of nasal surgery, rare coagulation characteristics, etc., the patient should inform the collection staff in advance to avoid damage to nasal caries.
During collection, the patient should tilt his head back to ensure smooth entry of the nasopharyngeal swab.
It might be accompanied by discomfort and discomfort in the nasal tooth cavity.
Furthermore, nasal bleeding might happen after nasopharyngeal swab collection.
A percentage of blood loss does not call for unique therapy. If the amount of blood loss is huge or lasts for a long time, you must go to the hospital for hemostasis therapy in time.
Additionally, clients with signs and symptoms such as edema as well as blood loss in the nasopharynx should stay clear of nasopharyngeal swab collection to avoid worsening the problem. Before the nasopharyngeal swab collection, you must avoid taking antibacterial and also antiviral drugs to stay clear of impacting the examination results.
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