The use of high-frequency jet-ventilation in operative bronchoscopy.
The authors report on the use of HFJV in operative laser fibre-optic bronchoscopy, especially in combination with the laser technique. The method and initial results are discussed. Also high-risk patients can be treated with this method without the need for general anaesthesia.
D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000379:methods*