Endoscopes : Tracheobronchoscopy/rhinoscopy / BAL

a tracheobrochoscopy is used to

examine the resp tract

tracheobrochoscopy indications

acute or chronic coughing FB / masses

nursing considerations for tracheobrochoscopy

keep oxygenated TIVA

rhinoscopy

endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx

Rhinoscopy indications

FB , coughing , sneezing , facial deformity

Rhinoscopy scopes used

rigid and flexible

nursing considerations for rhinoscopy

pre oxygenation 10-15 mins prior LA spray TIVA

BAL uses

collects samples from lower airways for cytology and bacteria collected via syringe

coupage

loses secretions