%0 Journal Article
%T Role of Bronchoscopy in the Intensive Care Unit
%A Ersin Demirer
%A Dilaver Ta£¿
%J Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine
%D 2012
%I Derman Medical Publishing
%R 10.4328
%X Respiratory system problems are observed frequently in the intensive care units where health care are provided to critically ill patients. Bronchoscopy can be performed as a diagnostic or a treatment procedure. It is a useful method of evaluation of airways, sampling of specimens for diagnosis and also an invasive procedure where it can be performed in a near-patient settings. Bronchoscopy which is performed to critical care patients is a special and an important diagnostic and invasive procedure with the technique, indications, mechanical ventilation, risks and advantages. This article reviews the role of bronchoscopy in the intensive care unit.
%K Bronchoscopy
%K Critical Illness
%K Intensive Care Unit
%U http://www.jcam.com.tr/files/KATD-429.pdf