Utility of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy for critically ill pediatric patients: A systematic review

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World J Crit Care Med. Feb 4, 2015; 4(1): 77-88
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Table 3 Recommended indications for flexible bronchoscopy in critically Ill children

Recommend	Consider
Upper airway symptoms (e.g., stridor)	CHD with persistent atelectasis
BAL in immunocompromised + respiratory distress	ECLS with persistent atelectasis
BAL in immunocompetent + respiratory distress AND + new/persistent fever AND infiltrate on chest X-ray on existing therapy	Prolonged mechanical ventilation
	Esophageal atresia Asthma intubated + persistent atelectasis

BAL: Bronchoalveolar lavage; ECLS: Extracorporeal life support; FFB: Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy; CHD: Congenital heart disease.

Citation: Field-Ridley A, Sethi V, Murthi S, Nandalike K, Li STT. Utility of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy for critically ill pediatric patients: A systematic review. World J Crit Care Med 2015; 4(1): 77-88
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v4/i1/77.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v4.i1.77