Bronchoscopy in intensive care.
Fiberoptic bronchoscopy has revolutionized the practice of modern pulmonary medicine. It is estimated that as many as 98% of all bronchoscopies are currently performed using the flexible instrument, and most bronchoscopists have never been trained in the technique of rigid bronchoscopy.
Division of Pulmonary Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
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D001992:Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D020680:Bronchoscopes; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy