Table 5.
Capital and repair costs ($US) of reusable bronchoscopes in 2018
| Item | Capital costs | Year of purchase | Repair costs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiberoptic bronchoscope | 6390.15 | 2016 | 0 |
| Fiberoptic bronchoscope | 6099.71 | 2016 | 0 |
| Fiberoptic bronchoscope | 7355.03 | 2009 | 1633.59 |
| Video-enabled bronchoscope | 24,200.26 | 2008 | 25,900.70 |
| Video-enabled bronchoscope | 23,889.46 | 2009 | 10,373.47 |
| Video-enabled bronchoscope | 18,460.41 | 2014 | 8385.58 |
| Cost per procedurea | 27.01 | – | 77.13 |
OUH Odense university hospital
aCost per procedure was identified using the annual number of procedures performed at OUH (n = 600)