To the Editor:
The authors regret that there were errors in Text in the above article. Due to the omission of the word “never”, two sentences were inadvertently written in a way that could be misinterpreted as recommending forceful insertion or movement during nasopharyngeal swab procedures.
This notice corrects the errors as follows.
Content of correction:
1) Abstract (third to last sentence)
Original sentence:
“Forceful insertion should be attempted, and alternative examinations should be considered, especially in vulnerable patients.”
Corrected sentence:
“Forceful insertion should never be attempted, and alternative examinations should be considered, especially in vulnerable patients.”
2) Procedure section (page 6, last sentence)
Original sentence:
“Forceful movement should be attempted, especially in patients at a high risk of possible complications.”
Corrected sentence:
“Forceful movement should never be attempted, especially in patients at a high risk of possible complications.”
Impact statement
These corrections are made to ensure that the intended safety recommendations are accurately conveyed.