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Nursing Care for Bronchoscopy Procedures

This guide details nursing responsibilities and interventions for bronchoscopy, covering pre-procedure preparation, intra-procedure monitoring, and post-procedure care to ensure patient safety and airway management.

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A bronchoscopy is a specialized medical procedure that utilizes a flexible scope inserted through the nose or mouth to provide direct visualization of the airways. This "tiny camera crew" allows healthcare providers to perform three primary clinical objectives: to look (investigate persistent coughs, evaluate hemoptysis, or examine abnormal imaging), to sample (collect tissue biopsies or fluid specimens), and to remove (clear mucus plugs, thick secretions, or foreign bodies).

Diagram illustrating the three primary clinical objectives of a bronchoscopy: Look, Sample, and Remove.
Diagram illustrating the three primary clinical objectives of a bronchoscopy: Look, Sample, and Remove.

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