What is Which of the following is not a contraindication for bronchoscopy: and explain in detail?
Bronchoscopy is a procedure used for endoscopic examination of tracheobronchial tree. Contraindications of Bronchoscopy Emergency bronchoscopy has no contraindication as it may be a lifesaving procedure. Elective bronchoscopy may have the following contraindications: General contraindications such as HT, DM, bleeding disorders, active infections. Trismus Aoic aneurysm Cervical spine problems Active recent massive hemoptysis Metastatic involvement of cervical spine Pulmonary hypeension. Although, cardiac arrest has not been mentioned as one of the contraindication but it is a very impoant complication of bronchoscopy. Hence, in patients of cardiac arrest bronchoscopy should not be performed. Bronchoscopy should always be preceded by laryngoscopy during which the subglottis should be examined.