Correct Execution of the Nasopharyngeal Swab: A Fundamental Method to Improve Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 Infection.

IF 0.2 Q4 NURSING

Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice Pub Date : 2021-06-09 DOI:10.1891/JDNP-D-20-00040

Giacomo Spinato, Cristoforo Fabbris, Anna Menegaldo, Silvia Marciani, Piergiorgio Gaudioso, Maria Cristina Da Mosto, Daniele Frezza, Paolo Boscolo-Rizzo

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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.

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正确使用鼻咽拭子：改进 SARS-CoV-2 感染诊断的基本方法。

背景：自 2019 年 12 月以来，严重急性呼吸道感染冠状病毒 2（SARS-CoV-2）感染已蔓延至世界各地。该综合征的治疗是所有医生面临的一项重要挑战。预防传播有赖于正确的诊断，而诊断是通过鼻咽拭子进行的：描述如何通过几个简单步骤正确执行鼻咽拭子检查：方法：图表和录像：结果：本文介绍了几个简单的步骤，以便轻松进行鼻咽拭子检查，诊断 SARS-Cov-2 和其他可能的呼吸道感染性疾病：结论和对护理工作的启示：鼻咽拭子检查比通常想象的更容易进行。这种方法也可用于其他微生物的检测。只要遵循简单的步骤，就能轻松获得正确的诊断。

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