Nasopharyngeal Swab - Technique Demonstration

The nasopharynx goes back, not up. 

When you take a nasopharyngeal swab or insert nasogastric tube, NEVER aim upwards towards the brain.
Go LOW and go SLOW.  Almost parallel to the floor.

By Dr Eric Levi @DrEricLevi

Editor Note: For a real NP swab should leave swab in place for 2-3 seconds then rotate completely around for 10-15 seconds. 

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 5 years ago
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