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Fibre-optic bronchoscopy (FOB) is a relatively safe and potentially lifesaving procedure in intubated patients and should be available at all times in the intensive care unit (ICU). In this chapter, the diagnostic and therapeutic indica-tions, relative contraindications, practical aspects of performing bronchoscopy in the ICU, post-bronchoscopy care and training requirements are discussed.
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Treacher, D.F. (2009). Bronchoscopy in the Intensive Care Unit. In: McLuckie, A. (eds) Respiratory Disease and its Management. Competency-Based Critical Care. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84882-095-1_16
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