Tuberc Respir Dis.  1986 Dec;33(4):242-246. 10.4046/trd.1986.33.4.242.

Alterations in Oximetric SaO₂ and Pulse during Routine Bronchofiberscopy

• KMID: 2528686
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.1986.33.4.242

Abstract

Bronchofiberscopy is a well known diagnostic procedure in the bronchopulmonary disease. Among the complications of bronchofiberscopy, frequent hypoxemia has been noted. Instead of arterial blood gas analysis, noninvasive oximetric monitoring of Sa0₂ was performed in 19 patients before, during and after diagnostic bronchofiberscopy. Of 19 cases, 7 cases (37%) presented significant hypoxemia (Sa0₂< 90%), and 3 of them required oxygen inhalation. The heart rate was significantly increased during bronchial washing Of 19 cases, 4 cases (21 %) revealed significant bradycardia (heart rate < 50). In conclusion, the oximetry was a useful noninvasive instrument used to monitor patients during routine bronchofiberscopic examination