Potential for occupational exposures to pathogens during bronchoscopy procedures
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DOI: 10.1080/15459624.2019.1649414
Abstract: Abstract Bronchoscopy is classified as an aerosol-generating procedure, but it is unclear what drives the elevated infection risk observed among healthcare personnel performing the procedure. The objective of this study was to characterize pathways through… read more here.
Keywords: bronchoscopy; mean contacts; procedure; contacts range ... See more keywords
Single-Use or Disposable Flexible Bronchoscopy in Advanced Bronchoscopy Procedures: Experience in a Quaternary Referral Centre
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DOI: 10.1159/000526214
Abstract: Background: The development of single-use flexible or disposable bronchoscopes (SUFBs) has accelerated in recent years, with the reduced risk of infectious transmission and reduced need for endoscopy staffing particularly advantageous in the COVID-19 pandemic era.… read more here.
Keywords: quaternary referral; single use; referral centre; bronchoscopy ... See more keywords