Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is a commonly performed procedure in critically sick patients. It can be safely performed bedside by intensivists. It consists of the insertion of a cannula into the trachea following prolonged intubation or after a failed attempt to withdraw mechanical ventilation.
In this video, the bronchoscope is introduced through the tracheostomy cannula inside the trachea.
The single-use bronchoscope, Broncoflex Agile is used to visualize the all procedure.
Broncoflex characteristics: image quality significantly improved
Benefits: clearer and more detailed distal vision
Broncoflex – Tracheostomy cannula
Single Use or Disposable Flexible Bronchoscopes: Bench Top and Preclinical Comparison of Currently Available Devices Kevin Frederick Deasy, Anne-Marie Sweeney, Hammad Danish, Emily O’Reilly, Hisham Ibrahim and Marcus Peter Kennedy…
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Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is a commonly performed procedure in critically sick patients. It can be safely performed bedside by intensivists. It consists of the insertion of a cannula into…
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The use of a bronchoscope is recommended for the placement and verification of the position of double-lumen endobronchial tubes, and this, throughout the procedure. In this video, the single-use bronchoscope,…
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