Significance of Emergency Bronchoscopy; Significance in Essential Emergency Critical Care Setting

Abstract

Introduction: Emergency bronchoscopy was not a routine procedure in the emergency department. However, its use is being significantly advocated in the setting of emergencies. Case study: A middle aged male patient presented to them with shortness of breath. Discussion: Bronchoscopy performed by emergency physicians who have been certified and who have an area of interest in emergency critical care among the patients who are critically ill, especially those with respiratory impairments have started to become an important therapeutic as well as diagnostic tool. In this article we discuss the procedure involved in emergency bronchoscopy in the emergency department of Hospital Selayang. Conclusion: Emergency bronchoscopy services have taken its importance in emergency critical care management of patients.