Equipment list
Throat swab
NB: warn the patient they may gag during the procedure. Viral nose and throat swabs are usually combined; in this case, collect the throat swab first, then use the same swab to take the nasal sample. Some kits have two swabs which go in the same container – a thin one for the nose and a thick one for the throat.
Nasal swab
Ear swab
Wound/skin swab
MRSA screening swabs
A patient presents to ED with chest pain and this trace. What would you do?
Interpretation management
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We have notes on bacteria which may grow in swabs and antibiotics
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