Paediatric nonbronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage overview and recommendations for clinical practice
NB-BAL is an effective procedure for the diagnosis of pulmonary disease processes in ventilated infants and children. This procedure is, however, not without risks to both patients and staff. Numerous complications of NB-BAL exist, with hypoxia being themost common. As a result, care should be taken...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2006-01-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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Online Access: | https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/149 |