Table 3. Indications for bronchoscopy in study patients.
| n (N=143) | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Collecting lower respiratory system secretion | 47 | 32.9 |
| Atelectasis/removal of secretion | 52 | 36.4 |
| Hemoptysis | 22 | 15.4 |
| Foreign body removal | 7 | 4.9 |
| Difficult airway management | 10 | 7 |
| Guidance for percutaneous tracheostomy | 5 | 3.5 |