BRONCHOSCOPY

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.

1. By SATHISHKUMAR G ([email protected]) BRONCHOSCOPY

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. DEFINITION

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) Instrument in BRONCHOSCOPY

4. There are two types of bronchoscope used in this technique. They are, . RIGID TUBE . FIBREOPTIC TUBE Types of bronchoscope

5. 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. Purpose

6. 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. procedure

7. 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. preparation

8. 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. after care

9. Stent therapy Laser therapy Argon beam coagulation BRACHYTHERAPY Rigid BRONCOSCOPY BRONCOSCOPIC TREATMENTS

10. 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 BRONCHOSCOPY in diagnose

11. Used to remove a foreign body in the lungs To remove excessive secretions Bronchoscope in therapeutic

12. 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. risks

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