BRONCHOSCOPY is a procedure in which a hollow, flexible tube called a bronchoscope is inserted into the airways through the nose or mouth to provide a view of the TRACHEOBRONCHIAL tree.
It can also be used to collect bronchial and/or lung secretions and to perform tissue biopsy.
2. BRONCHOSCOPY is a procedure in which a
hollow, flexible tube called a bronchoscope is
inserted into the airways through the nose or
mouth to provide a view of the
TRACHEOBRONCHIAL tree.
It can also be used to collect bronchial
and/or lung secretions and to perform tissue
biopsy.
3. The instrument used in BRONCHOSCOPY, a
bronchoscope.
It is a slender, flexible tube less than 0.5 in
(2.5cm) wide and approximately 2ft (0.3cm)
long that uses FIBEROPTIC technology (very fine
filaments that can bend and carry light)
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5. There are two types of bronchoscope used in
this technique. They are,
.RIGID TUBE
.FIBREOPTIC TUBE
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7. During a BRONCHOSCOPY, the physician can
visually examine the lower airways, including
the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and bronchioles.
It is used to examine the mucosal surface of
the airways for abnormalities that might be
associated with a variety of lung diseases.
Its uses may be diagnostic are therapeutic.
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9. BRONCHOSCOPY is usually performed in an
endoscopy room, but may also be performed
at the bedside.
The patient is placed on his back or sits
upright.
A pulmonologist, a specialist trained to
perform the procedure, sprays an anesthetic
into the patients mouth or throat.
Then the bronchoscope is inserted into the
patient’s mouth and passed into the throat.
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11. The patient should fast for 6 to 12 hours
prior to the procedure and refrain from
drinking any liquids the day of the procedure.
Smoking should be avoided for 24 hours
prior to the procedure
Patient should also avoid taking any aspirin
or ibuprofen- type medications.
12. The BRONCHOSCOPY itself takes about 45-60
minutes.
After the BRONCHOSCOPY, the vital signs
(heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing)
are monitored.
No food or drink should be consumed for
about 2 hours after the procedure or until the
anesthesia wears off.
14. Used to diagnose the disease of the lung,
such as cancer or tuberculosis.
Congenital deformity of the lungs
Suspected tumor, obstruction, secretion,
bleeding or foreign body in the airways.
Airway abnormalities such as tracheal
STENOSES
Persistent cough, or HEMOPTYSIS, that includes
blood in the sputum
15. Used to remove a foreign body in the lungs
To remove excessive secretions
16. Use of bronchoscope mildly irritates the
lining of the airways.
It results in some swelling and inflammation,
as well as hoarseness caused from abrading
the vocal cords.