The role of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in airway management of the critically ill patient

Fiberoptic bronchoscopes (FOB) play a pivotal role in airway management in the operating room and critical care environments. This article examines the role of FOBs in modern airway management based on a review of recent literature and personal experience.

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Published inCritical care clinics Vol. 16; no. 3; p. 445
Main Authors Weiss, Y G, Deutschman, C S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2000
Subjects
Airway Obstruction - therapy
Bronchoscopes - supply & distribution
Bronchoscopy - adverse effects
Bronchoscopy - methods
Critical Care - methods
Critical Illness
Fiber Optic Technology - instrumentation
Fiber Optic Technology - methods
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects
Intubation, Intratracheal - instrumentation
Intubation, Intratracheal - methods
Tracheostomy - instrumentation
Tracheostomy - methods
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Summary:Fiberoptic bronchoscopes (FOB) play a pivotal role in airway management in the operating room and critical care environments. This article examines the role of FOBs in modern airway management based on a review of recent literature and personal experience.
ISSN:0749-0704
DOI:10.1016/S0749-0704(05)70122-6