B.Sc Bronchoscopy Technician at AIIMS Rishikesh Offline Course

Bronchoscopy, fiberoptic or rigid, is an invasive procedure for visualization of upper and lower respiratory tract for diagnosis and management of a spectrum of inflammatory, infectious, and malignant diseases of airway and lungs. Bronchoscopy may include retrieval of tissue specimens (bronchial brush, forceps, and needle), cell washings, bronchoalveolar lavage, coagulation, or removal of abnormal tissue by laser. Bronchoscopy is widely used as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for the management of the airway. Bronchoscopy is performed by a specially trained physician bronchoscopist and is assisted by a specially trained healthcare professional (HCP). This guideline addresses the role of HCP in bronchoscopy assistance.