The bronchoscope is fitted with a small light and camera so the physician can view the airway on an external monitor. From Wordnik.com. [Glossary] Reference
The procedure involves threading a tube called a bronchoscope down the patient's airway to the lungs. From Wordnik.com. [The Seattle Times] Reference
In a half-hour outpatient procedure, doctors thread a flexible tube called a bronchoscope through the nose or throat and down into the airways. From Wordnik.com. [Those With Severe Asthma Offered Radical Treatment] Reference
“Call pulmonary and cancel that bronchoscope,” he said. From Wordnik.com. [Delta Anomaly] Reference
The examination of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs) using a flexible tube (bronchoscope). From Wordnik.com. [Glossary] Reference
Dr. McCoy barely had time to order a bronchoscope unit to ICU before observing an event that he fully expected to see. From Wordnik.com. [Delta Anomaly] Reference
It has some risks associated with it, mainly lung collapse, bleeding and additional breathing problems, mostly related to the bronchoscope. From Wordnik.com. [New Surgery to Treat Asthma] Reference
Two days after the injection, doctors numbed McCormick's throat, then snaked a bronchoscope into his lung, where it emitted a red laser light. From Wordnik.com. [Let There Be Light] Reference
The thermoplasty device, called the Alair System, travels inside the bronchoscope and has an array of electrodes on its tip that extends and expands to contact the airway walls. From Wordnik.com. [New Surgery to Treat Asthma] Reference
Note direction of the trachea as indicated by the bronchoscope. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
At A is shown an incorrect manner of holding the bronchoscope. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
In such cases instead of inserting a bronchoscope the aspirating tube. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
The heavy laryngoscope has been removed leaving the light bronchoscope in position. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
E, aspirating bronchoscope made in all the foregoing sizes, and in a special size, 5 mm. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
If not the bronchoscope may be advanced downward 1 or 2 cm., carefully to avoid overriding. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
Position of patient and assistant for introduction of the bronchoscope and esophagoscope. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
For use through the tracheotomic wound without a bronchoscope a malleable tube (Fig. 10) is better. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
Schema illustrating the introduction of the bronchoscope through the glottis, recumbent patient. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
X 30 cm.; G, bronchoscope, child's size, 5 mm. X 30 cm.; H, aspirating bronchoscope for adults, 7 mm. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
Prepared by this practice and the radiographic study, the bronchoscope is introduced into the patient. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
Once the bronchoscope has been introduced, it should not be withdrawn until the procedure is completed. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
If the given technic is carefully carried out the bronchoscope will not be contaminated with mouth secretions. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
When he has mastered this, one minute more should be sufficient to introduce the bronchoscope into the trachea. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
The slanted end of the bronchoscope should then be directed to the left, so as clearly to expose the left cord. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
In other cases, the aspirating bronchoscope with side drainage canal (Fig. 1, E) may be used through the larynx. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
A foreign body in the larynx may be aspirated to a deeper location and could only be followed with the bronchoscope. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
The bronchoscope, S, is in the right main bronchus, pointing in the direction of the right inferior lobe bronchus, I. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
The right hand is then free for the manipulation of forceps, and the insertion of the bronchoscope or other instrument. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
Disregard of this rule will cause subglottic edema and will limit the lateral motion of the tip of the bronchoscope. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
The esophagoscope, like the bronchoscope, is a hollow brass tube with beveled distal end containing a small electric light. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
If further anesthetization of the bronchial mucosa is required, cocain may be applied in the same manner through the bronchoscope. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
Thus the three units are brought out as one; the bronchoscope keeping the cords apart until the foreign body has entered the glottis. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
The regular bronchoscope is a hollow brass tube slanted at its distal end, and having a handle at its proximal or ocular extremity. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
The passage of a bronchoscope through an already inflamed subglottic area is liable to be followed by a temporary increase in the swelling. From Wordnik.com. [Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery] Reference
Through the day and night, the intensive care unit team worked on suctioning the water and debris from her lungs with a fiberoptic bronchoscope. From Wordnik.com. [Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local] Reference
The treatment is performed through the working channel of a standard flexible bronchoscope that is introduced through a patient's nose or mouth and into their lungs. From Wordnik.com. [Health News from Medical News Today] Reference
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