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Rigid bronchoscopyenables a thorough evaluation of the trachea and proximal bronchi. Since indications for this procedure include airway obstruction or bleeding, patients often present with impaired respiratory reserve or significant comorbidities. The procedure is most commonly performed under general anesthesia and, depending on the patient’s pathology, may be better suited to either spontaneous or positive pressure ventilation.
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Skolnick, E.D. (2012). Rigid Bronchoscopy. In: Hartigan, P. (eds) Practical Handbook of Thoracic Anesthesia. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-88493-6_26
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