Development of Nasopharyngeal Secretion Collection Tool
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Objective: To develop a device for collecting nasopharyngeal secretions and to test its effectiveness in laboratory. Methods: This research and development created prototype tool for collecting nasopharyngeal secretions through stakeholder brainstorming, and tool design and fabrication. Subsequently, the prototype was tested in laboratory for its efficacy and safety using a medical manikin model. Result: The developed apparatus was suitable for collecting nasopharyngeal secretions because it allowed access to nasopharynx, provided clear visualization of where the sample should be taken, and used suction with low pressure rather than swabbing. The instrument was tested for 1,000 times and was able to reach the nasopharynx region without touching the surrounding tissues. The apparatus had a 96.09% efficacy index with no evidence of apparatus penetration to surrounding area. Conclusion: Laboratory testing of the developed prototype is promising. The prototype could be further tested for its effectiveness and safety.
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ผลการวิจัยและความคิดเห็นที่ปรากฏในบทความถือเป็นความคิดเห็นและอยู่ในความรับผิดชอบของผู้นิพนธ์ มิใช่ความเห็นหรือความรับผิดชอบของกองบรรณาธิการ หรือคณะเภสัชศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ ทั้งนี้ไม่รวมความผิดพลาดอันเกิดจากการพิมพ์ บทความที่ได้รับการเผยแพร่โดยวารสารเภสัชกรรมไทยถือเป็นสิทธิ์ของวารสารฯ
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