While the bronchoscope is moving down the throat, additional anesthetic is put into the bronchoscope to anesthetize the lower airways. The physician observes the trachea, bronchi,
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Depending upon the purpose of the bronchoscopy, alternatives might include a computed tomography scan (CT) or no procedure at all. Bronchoscopy is often performed to investigate an abnormality that shows up on.
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The CPT code 31641 can be used for flexible bronchoscopy that uses laser therapy. This code can also be used for rigid bronchoscopy.
Patients not breathing adequately on their own due to severe respiratory failure may require mechanical ventilation prior to bronchoscopy. It may not be appropriate to perform bronchoscopy on patients with an unstable heart.
Advanced Bronchoscopy Courses and Top Certificate Courses are specialized training programs designed for pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and healthcare professionals to enhance their expertise in bronchoscopy techniques. These courses provide hands-on training and theoretical knowledge about advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic procedures.
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Colonoscopy, bronchoscopy,
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