From: Iatrogenic tension pneumothorax in children: two case reports
• Always use a bronchoscope diameter markedly smaller than inner diameter of the patient's trachea. |
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• Use nasal prongs, a Venturi mask or non-invasive positive airway pressure ventilation to avoid or treat hypoxemia, instead of using the bronchoscope suction port to provide supplemental oxygen. |
• If oxygen administration through the suction port is needed, use low-oxygen flow. |