Nasopharyngeal Sampling
last authored August 2009, David LaPierre
Introduction
Nasopharyngeal sampling - either via swab or aspirate - is used to identify upper respiratory pathogens.
Indications
NP sampling should be carried out in the following clinical presentations:
- worsening upper respiratory symptoms
- etc
- etc
It would be good to have some data here re: H1N1 and pandemic
Contraindications
Risks
Procedure
Clinical Vignette 1
A person takes this treatment for this reason due to concerns re: condition
This happens.
How do you respond?
Clinical Vignette 2
Additional Resources
Topic Development
created: DLP, Aug 09
authors: DLP, Aug 09
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