Table 1. Indications for bronchoscopy in COVID-19 patients.
| n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy | 81 (78.6) | |
| Assessment of proximal airway laceration | 29 (28.2) | |
| Extubation assistance | 16 (15.5) | |
| Removal of plugs and bronchial hygiene | 13 (12.6) | |
| Tracheal cannula positioning | 8 (7.8) | |
| Support for intubation/cannula exchange | 6 (5.8) | |
| Hemoptysis control | 3 (2.9) | |
| Support for percutaneous tracheostomy | 3 (2.9) | |
| Evaluation of alveolo-pleural fistula | 3 (2.9) | |
| Collection of material | 22 (21.4) | |
| BAL | 18 (17.5) | |
| BAL + TBLB | 4 (3.9) | |
| Total | 103 (100) | |
BAL: bronchoalveolar lavage; TBLB: transbronchial bronchoscopic lung biopsy.