Archivos de bronconeumología
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Arch. Bronconeumol. · Dec 2005
Case Reports[Description of a new procedure for fiberoptic bronchoscopy during noninvasive ventilation through a nasal mask in patients with acute respiratory failure].
A new method is described for performing oral fiberoptic bronchoscopy during noninvasive ventilation through the nose. The technique was successfully applied in 2 patients suffering from acute respiratory failure. ⋯ We conclude that the procedure has potential advantages over bronchoscopy through the nose and face masks or helmets, particularly for the management of secretions or in special clinical circumstances (hemoptysis or presence of foreign bodies). This method can be used to substitute for or complement other bronchoscopy techniques performed with other interfaces.