Mosby's Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests by Kathleen Deska Pagana & Timothy J. Pagana

Author:Kathleen Deska Pagana & Timothy J. Pagana [Pagana, Kathleen Deska & Pagana, Timothy J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: General, Medical, Nursing, Assessment & Diagnosis
ISBN: 0323089496
Publisher: Mosby
Published: 2013-10-20T14:00:00+00:00

Test Results and Clinical Significance

Inflammation: Bronchitis is readily obvious with this method. Cultures can be obtained to identify infections.

Strictures: Strictures can be identified and sometimes dilated with this technique.

Cancer: Neoplasm of the larynx, bronchus, or lung can be identified, and a biopsy can be performed. The extent of the tumor and its resectability can sometimes be determined. The amount of lung that is required to be removed can be estimated at bronchoscopy. Laser energy can be delivered to diminish the intraluminal size of the tumor. Iridium radiation strips can be positioned accurately at bronchoscopy.

Hemorrhage: Hemorrhage can be identified and sometimes controlled by this technique. The source of the hemorrhage can be determined.

Foreign body: Often foreign bodies can be removed by fiberoptic flexible bronchoscopy. Large-bore rigid bronchoscopy may be required.

Abscess: Pockets of infection can be diagnosed and drained by bronchoscopy. Valuable cultures can be obtained.

Infection: Infections can be identified and cultures can be obtained to provide information for treatment. Difficult-to-grow organisms can be better cultured by this technique. This is especially helpful for tuberculosis, fungal infections, and Pneumocystis jiroveci.

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