Bronchoscopy
Alternate Names : Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
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Risks
The main risks from bronchoscopy are:
- Infection
- Bleeding from biopsy sites
There is also a small risk of:
- Disordered heart rhythm (arrhythmias)
- Heart attack
- Low blood oxygen (hypoxemia)
- the risk of hypoxemia may be greater if bronchoalveolar lavage is done
- Pneumothorax
In the rare instances when general anesthesia is used, there is some risk for:
There is a small risk for:
When a biopsy is taken, there is a risk of hemorrhage. Some bleeding is common. However, the technician or nurse will monitor the amount of bleeding.
There is a significant risk of choking if anything (including water) is ingested before the anesthetic wears off.
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