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What alternative procedures may be used to do a nasopharyngeal culture?
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∙ 13y ago
In most cases of upper respiratory tract infections, a throat culture is more appropriate than a nasopharyngeal culture. However, the nasopharyngeal culture should be used in cases where throat cultures are difficult to obtain or to.
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What is a nasopharyngeal culture?
A nasopharyngeal culture is used to identify pathogenic (disease-causing) organisms present in the nasal cavity that may cause upper respiratory tract symptoms.
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Why should the nasopharyngeal airway not to be used if there is evidence of clear fluid from the nose or ears?
This may indicate a brain injury
Why should the nasopharyngeal airway not be used if there us evidence of clear fluid from the nose or ears?
This may indicate a brain injury
Why should the nasopharyngeal airway not be used if there's evidence of clear fluid coming from the nose or ears?
this may indicate a brain injury
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Why should the nasopharyngeal airway not be used if there is evidence of the clear fluid coming from the nose?
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What are the advantages of using a pharyngeal airway?
A nasopharyngeal airway is used when you don't want to intubate the victim. Sometimes all you need is that open airway.
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