Effect of Bronchoscopy on Gas Exchange and Respiratory Mechanics in Critically Ill Patients With Atelectasis: An Observational Cohort Study

Frontiers in Medicine

Kim M. G. Smeijsters¹ 

关键词: bronchoscopy;    atelectasis;    intensive care;    critical care;    gas exchange;    respiratory mechanics;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fmed.2018.00301

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background: Atelectasis frequently develops in critically ill patients and may result in impaired gas exchange among other complications. The long-term effects of bronchoscopy on gas exchange and the effects on respiratory mechanics are largely unknown.

【 授权许可】

CC BY