The lung is a frequent site of infection in patients receiving treatment for malignancy. This occurs in up to 20% of cases and has a quoted mortality rate of 55–90%. 1,2 Although infection is the ...
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To define the impact of BAL data on the selection of antibiotics and the outcomes of patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). DESIGN: Prospective observation and ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers linked a bronchoscopy-associated pseudo-outbreak of Mycobacterium mucogenicum to contaminated ice ...
Customers who use the C-MAC video laryngoscopy system, launched last year, can add the FIVE S 6.5 bronchoscope, which uses a single connection cable. The company said it minimizes both training and ...
A literature search was carried out for this briefing in accordance with the interim process and methods statement for medtech innovation briefings. This briefing includes the most relevant or best ...
Objectives: Bronchoalveolar lavage obtained at bronchoscopy is useful for research on pulmonary defence mechanisms. Bronchoscopy involves some discomfort and risk to subjects. We audited the process ...
Flexible bronchoscopy is an invasive procedure that is utilized to visualize the nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, vocal cords, and tracheal bronchial tree. It is utilized for both the diagnosis and ...