The utilization of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in intensive care
Authors:
Bartáková Hana 1; Otáhal Michal 1; Votruba Jiří 2; Balík Martin 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivní medicíny 1. LF UK a VFN
1; Centrum plicní endoskopie, Nemocnice Na Homolce
2
Published in:
Anest. intenziv. Med., 20, 2009, č. 4, s. 203-210
Category:
Intesive Care Medicine - Review Article
Overview
Fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) is one of the most utlilised instrumental methods in intensive care. It is used therapeutically for removal of retained bronchial secretions and management of haemoptysis, and in diagnosis of pulmonary infections and other pathologies in mechanically ventilated patients. FOB is also used for tracheal intubation and to confirm tube positioning. The professional competence to perform FOB in the intensive care setting might be a matter of debate. The authors believe that education of intensivists in cooperation with trained chest physicians is the preferred way of training physicians working in intensive care units.
Keywords:
fibreoptic bronchoscopy – intensive care – intubation – ventilator-associated pneumonia – haemoptysis – aspiration
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