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VOL. 3, ISSUE 1 (2021)
Bronchoscopy and perioperative care
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Avadhesh Kumar Yadav, Rajendra Kumar Sahu, Vineeth P, Soumitra Saha, Mayank Tripathi
Abstract
Bronchoscopy is used to examine the inside of the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, vocal cords, and tracheal bronchial tree. Bronchi and lungs. A bronchoscope is a thin, tube-like instrument with a light and a lens for viewing. The bronchoscope is inserted through the nose or mouth and is passed down in the tracheobronchial tree for examination. Bronchoscopy may be used to detect cancer or to perform some treatment procedures. Epistaxis, Bronchospasm, Bleeding, and Hypoxemia are the most common complications occurred in bronchoscopy procedures. Nurses play a key role in bronchoscopy procedures as well as the preparation of patients and instruments. Nurses have liable responsibility in Preoperative and Intra-operative Preparation and Postoperative care. The nurse's responsibility before a bronchoscopy includes maintaining a viable airway and closely monitoring the patient’s respiratory status, and relieve patient anxiety by providing information on what to expect and what to avoid. Explain the procedure to the patient because Procedural fear is the most common in most patients. The equipment is required for bronchoscopy should be prepared in the trolly. Conclusion The nurses play a key role in the operating room as well as the hospital, they should be technically competent in handling and assisting the bronchoscopy procedure. Nurses should aware of complications and management of complications in operation theatre and ICU. This article will give knowledge about the handling, care, and complication of the bronchoscope. Bronchoscopy requires skilled operators and continues to evolve technologically to the advantage of both the physician and the patient. Overall, both rigid and flexible bronchoscopy, are safe and effective procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of airway and pulmonary pathology.
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Pages:16-18
How to cite this article:
Avadhesh Kumar Yadav, Rajendra Kumar Sahu, Vineeth P, Soumitra Saha, Mayank Tripathi "Bronchoscopy and perioperative care ". International Journal of Nursing and Health Research, Vol 3, Issue 1, 2021, Pages 16-18
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