Pre-operative nasal probe tests with adrenaline and lidocaine ease insertion during flexible bronchoscopy and reduce post-operative bleeding: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract. Background:. Nasal insertion is the preferred method for non-intubated patients in flexible bronchoscopy; however, the relatively narrow nasal cavity results in difficulties related to bronchoscope insertion. This study aimed to investigate whether pre-operative nasal probe tests could red...

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Main Authors: Wenjun Zhu, Yuchen Zhang, Jingyu Shi, Xiaoqin Wang, Renjiao Li, Jia Liu, Ping Li, Dan Liu, Fengming Luo, Peifang Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2022-08-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000002006