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  • Title: Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy and laryngoscopy in children under 2 years of age: diagnostic and therapeutic applications of a new pediatric flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope.
    Author: Nussbaum E.
    Journal: Crit Care Med; 1982 Nov; 10(11):770-2. PubMed ID: 7140319.
    Abstract:
    The new flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope (Olympus BF Type 3C4, Tokyo, Japan) was employed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in 96 children below 2 yr of age. Sixty-two laryngoscopies and 34 bronchoscopies were performed without any mortality or significant morbidity. The bronchoscope was helpful in establishing diagnosis and also served as a tool for aspirating secretions and resolving atelectasis. It is concluded that flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy and laryngoscopy in children 2 yr or younger is a safe procedure and may aid in the diagnosis and therapy of disorders of the respiratory tract in this age group.
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