High-risk bronchoscopy

Authors
Flores, RM Sugarbaker, DJ
Citation
Rm. Flores et Dj. Sugarbaker, High-risk bronchoscopy, ANN THORAC, 69(5), 2000, pp. 1604-1605
Citations number
1
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
69
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1604 - 1605
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200005)69:5<1604:HB>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
Fiberoptic bronchoscopy may be performed in patients with acute respiratory distress after thoracic surgical procedures as a measure to avoid intubati on and subsequent positive-pressure ventilation in a patient with mucous im paction or as a method of intubating in a patient with a difficult airway. We describe the indications, the technique, and the potential complications . (C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.