Anest. intenziv. Med. 2009;20(4):203-210

The utilization of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in intensive careIntesive Care Medicine - Review Article

Bartáková Hana1,*, Otáhal Michal1, Votruba Jiří2, Balík Martin1
1 Klinika anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivní medicíny 1. LF UK a VFN
2 Centrum plicní endoskopie, Nemocnice Na Homolce

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

Received: January 15, 2009; Accepted: March 11, 2009; Published: August 1, 2009  Show citation

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