Comparison of the safety, effectiveness, and usability of swab robot vs. manual nasopharyngeal specimen collection
Background: Healthcare workers face a risk of infection during aerosol-generating procedures, such as nasal swabbing. Robot-assisted nasopharyngeal sampling aims to minimize this risk and reduce stress for healthcare providers. However, its effectiveness and safety require validation. Methods: We co...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-10-01
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Series: | Heliyon |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023079653 |