The Diagnostic Yield, Safety, and Impact of Flexible Bronchoscopy in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Critically Ill Patients in the Intensive Care Unit

ConclusionFB can be safely performed in immunocompromised critically ill patients in the ICU. The yield can be improved when FB is done prior to initiation of empiric antimicrobials, within 24  h of admission to the ICU, and in patients with focal disease.
Source: Lung - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research