Anesthesia for bronchoscopy

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Abstract

• Diagnostic flexible bronchoscopic procedures, such as airway exam, bronchoalveolar lavage, and Transbronchial biopsies (TBBX), are commonly performed under moderate sedation (Wahidi et al., Chest 140(5):1342-1350, 2011). • Advanced diagnostic bronchoscopic procedure, namely Endobronchial ultrasound fine needle aspiration (EBUS-FNA), can be performed under moderate sedation or general anesthesia. The choice of anesthesia technique is based on the patient's tolerance, co-morbidities, expected duration of the procedure, and the skills of bronchoscopist (Casal et al., Am J Respir Crit Care Med 191(7): 796-803, 2015). • Therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures such as debulking of central airway tumors, management of hemoptysis, and stenting of the central airway are generally performed through the rigid bronchoscope under general anesthesia. Minor therapeutic procedures can be performed through the flexible bronchoscope under moderate sedation (Sarkiss, Curr Opin Pulm Med 17(4): 274-278, 2011).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOut of Operating Room Anesthesia
Subtitle of host publicationA Comprehensive Review
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages131-143
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9783319391502
ISBN (Print)9783319391489
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 29 2016

Keywords

  • Endobronchial ultrasound
  • Flexible bronchoscopy
  • Jet ventilation
  • Laryngeal mask airway
  • Rigid bronchoscopy
  • Total intravenous anesthesia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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