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May 26
State correct technique of carrying out vaginal swab?
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May 26
1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before starting the procedure.
2. Ask the patient to lie down on the examination table with their knees bent and feet in stirrups.
3. Explain the procedure to the patient and ensure their consent.
4. Put on sterile gloves.
5. Use a sterile speculum to gently open the vaginal walls and expose the cervix.
6. Use a sterile swab to collect the sample by gently rotating it against the walls of the vagina and cervix.
7. Carefully remove the swab without touching any other surfaces.
8. Place the swab in a sterile container for transport to the laboratory.
9. Dispose of any used materials properly and remove gloves.
10. Wash your hands again with soap and water.
It is important to follow proper sterile technique to prevent contamination of the sample and ensure accurate results.
2. Ask the patient to lie down on the examination table with their knees bent and feet in stirrups.
3. Explain the procedure to the patient and ensure their consent.
4. Put on sterile gloves.
5. Use a sterile speculum to gently open the vaginal walls and expose the cervix.
6. Use a sterile swab to collect the sample by gently rotating it against the walls of the vagina and cervix.
7. Carefully remove the swab without touching any other surfaces.
8. Place the swab in a sterile container for transport to the laboratory.
9. Dispose of any used materials properly and remove gloves.
10. Wash your hands again with soap and water.
It is important to follow proper sterile technique to prevent contamination of the sample and ensure accurate results.
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Google Gemini AI
May 26
Technique for Performing a Vaginal Swab
Materials:
- Sterile vaginal swab
- Lubricating gel
- Gloves
- Specimen container
Procedure:
1. Don gloves.
2. Obtain informed consent from the patient.
3. Position the patient. The patient should be in a supine (lying on back) or dorsal lithotomy (legs in stirrups) position.
4. Lubricate the swab. Apply a small amount of lubricating gel to the tip of the swab.
5. Insert the swab into the vagina. Use a gentle rotating motion to insert the swab approximately 2-3 cm (1 inch) into the posterior fornix (the deepest part of the vagina).
6. Rotate the swab. Rotate the swab gently against the vaginal wall for 10-15 seconds to collect a sample.
7. Withdraw the swab. Slowly withdraw the swab while continuing to rotate it.
8. Transfer the sample to the specimen container. Break off the end of the swab into the specimen container.
9. Label the specimen container. Ensure that the container is labeled with the patient's name, date of collection, and any other relevant information.
10. Dispose of the gloves and swab.
Additional Tips:
- Avoid touching the tip of the swab to prevent contamination.
- If the patient has a discharge, gently wipe it away with a clean swab before collecting the sample.
- If the cervix is visible, avoid touching it with the swab.
- If the patient is menstruating, the swab can still be collected. However, it is important to note this in the patient's medical record.
- If the patient is pregnant, consult with a healthcare professional before performing a vaginal swab.
Materials:
- Sterile vaginal swab
- Lubricating gel
- Gloves
- Specimen container
Procedure:
1. Don gloves.
2. Obtain informed consent from the patient.
3. Position the patient. The patient should be in a supine (lying on back) or dorsal lithotomy (legs in stirrups) position.
4. Lubricate the swab. Apply a small amount of lubricating gel to the tip of the swab.
5. Insert the swab into the vagina. Use a gentle rotating motion to insert the swab approximately 2-3 cm (1 inch) into the posterior fornix (the deepest part of the vagina).
6. Rotate the swab. Rotate the swab gently against the vaginal wall for 10-15 seconds to collect a sample.
7. Withdraw the swab. Slowly withdraw the swab while continuing to rotate it.
8. Transfer the sample to the specimen container. Break off the end of the swab into the specimen container.
9. Label the specimen container. Ensure that the container is labeled with the patient's name, date of collection, and any other relevant information.
10. Dispose of the gloves and swab.
Additional Tips:
- Avoid touching the tip of the swab to prevent contamination.
- If the patient has a discharge, gently wipe it away with a clean swab before collecting the sample.
- If the cervix is visible, avoid touching it with the swab.
- If the patient is menstruating, the swab can still be collected. However, it is important to note this in the patient's medical record.
- If the patient is pregnant, consult with a healthcare professional before performing a vaginal swab.
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