Bronchoscopy precautions and recommendations in the COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract
As the airways of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients contain a high viral load, bronchoscopy is associated with increased risk of patient to health care worker transmission due to aerosolised viral particles and contamination of surfaces during bronchoscopy. Bronchoscopy is not appropriate for diagnosing SARS-CoV-2 infection and, as an aerosol generating procedure involving a significant risk of transmission, has a very limited role in the management...
Paper Details
Title
Bronchoscopy precautions and recommendations in the COVID-19 pandemic
Published Date
Mar 1, 2021
Volume
37
Pages
68 - 73
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