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. 2008 Sep;47(5):47–51.

Figure 2.

Figure 2.

(A) Setup for the modified BAL (mBAL) method. The distal portion of a 70-cm section of sterile tubing is attached to the biopsy and suction channel of the bronchoscope, and a syringe is attached at the proximal portion of the tubing. (B) The mBAL procedure. Note the more comfortable positioning of bronchcoscopist's wrist and the technician's ability to use both hands to control the amount of suction applied to the syringe.