Perkins, Gavin D., Thickett, David R. and Smith, F. Gao (Fang Gao) (2008) Physiological changes associated with non-bronchoscopic lavage. In: Esquinas, Antonio and Volsko, Teresa A., (eds.) Yearbook of respiratory care clinics and applied technologies. World Federation of Respiratory Care and Applied, pp. 54-59. ISBN 9788461259014

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Abstract

Broncho-alveolar lavage has an important role in the clinical investigation of mechanically ventilated patients presenting with diffuse infiltrates including patients with Acute Lung Injury(ALI)/Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) [1]. The procedure facilitates direct
sampling of the alveolar space for cytological and microbiological examination. In addition to providing clinically valuable information, broncho-alveolar lavage (BAL) studies have provided important insights into the pathophysiology of the early and later phases of ALI/ARDS. Although bronchoscopy is usually well tolerated in critically ill patients with ALI or ARDS, acute changes in haemodynamic status, deterioration in oxygenation, alterations to lung compliance and even cardiac arrest have been reported.

Item Type:	Book Item
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Publisher:	World Federation of Respiratory Care and Applied
ISBN:	9788461259014
Book Title:	Yearbook of respiratory care clinics and applied technologies
Editor:	Esquinas, Antonio and Volsko, Teresa A.
Official Date:	2008
Dates:	Date Event 2008 Published
Number of Pages:	1049
Page Range:	pp. 54-59
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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