I'm in nursing school and I can't find good directions on how to tb testing(ppd) in my book..any good links? Thanks!
2006-10-23 16:16:15 · 2 answers · asked by beautifullybroken 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Mantoux Tuberculosis Skin Test
Facilitator Guide
Part One: Administering the Mantoux Tuberculin Skin Test
http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/pubs/Mantoux/part1.htm
2006-10-23 16:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take 0.1 ml. fluid in a 1cc syringe.Swab the forearm. Keep the needle parallel to the forearm and insert it intradermally. Draw the piston back slightly and insert the fluid. around the area with a pen. Read the test after 48 to 72 hours. Observe for redness and induration. Measure the induration transverse to the long axis of the forearm. I hope this makes it clear. <5mm-negative. 5to 9mm.-doubtful. 10 to 19mm.-1+ 21to 29mm.-3+ More than that or with ulceration and necrosis-4+
2006-10-23 23:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋