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Table 2 Indications for bronchoscopy and type of diagnostic intervention during the procedure

From: Nebulization versus standard application for topical anaesthesia during flexible bronchoscopy under moderate sedation – a randomized controlled trial

 

Lidocaine

Syringe (n = 30)

Nebulizer (n = 30)

Indications for bronchoscopy, n (%)

 Lung cancer

7 (23.3)

12 (40)

 Interstitial lung disease

12 (40)

5 (16.6)

 Unexplained pulmonary opacities

6 (20)

4 (13.3)

 Hemoptysis

2 (6.7)

3 (10)

 Other

3 (10)

6 (20)

Diagnostic interventions, n (%)

 Inspection only

5 (16.6)

10 (33.3)

 Broncho-alveolar lavage

20 (66.6)

16 (53.3)

 Endobronchial biopsy

4 (13.3)

2 (6.7)

 Transbronchial biopsy

5 (16.6)

3 (10)

 Bronchial brushing

0 (0)

1 (3.3)