Fiberoptic endoscopy of the respiratory tract in the intensive care ward.
An outline is given of the use of fiberoptic instruments in the management of some respiratory problems in the Intensive Care Ward. In particular, bronchoscopy and inspection of the trachea and larynx prior to closure of tracheostomy are described.
D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*