The role of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in airway management of the critically ill patient.
Fiberoptic bronchoscopes (FOB) play a pivotal role in airway management in the operating room and critical care environments. This article examines the role of FOBs in modern airway management based on a review of recent literature and personal experience.
Weiss
Y G
YG
Department of Anesthesiology, Hadassah University Hospital, Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel. weiss@hadassah.org.il
Deutschman
C S
CS
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000628:therapy*; D020680:Bronchoscopes / Q000600:supply & distribution; D001999:Bronchoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D016638:Critical Illness; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods