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

Abstract Background Endobronchial administration of lidocaine is commonly used for cough suppression during diagnostic bronchoscopy. Recently, nebulization of lidocaine during bronchoscopies under deep sedation with fiberoptic intubation using a distinct spray catheter has been shown to have several...

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Main Authors: Tobias Müller, Christian Cornelissen, Michael Dreher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0926-5