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Can general anesthesia be used for bronchoscopy?
I will have a bronchoscopy. Can general anesthesia be used for bronchoscopy?
3 Answers
General anesthesia is not an option for bronchoscopy since general anesthesia requires a tube (endotracheal tube) to be advanced to the trachea and a machine is used to keep you breathing. Instead, a medication like propofol is used along with versed to bring you to a state of conscious sedation. The versed helps to cause amnesia so you do not remember the procedure.
YES!
Yes, if required.