Abstract
A simple non-bronchoscopic bronchoalveolar lavage method was used in 30 patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome undergoing assisted ventilation for respiratory failure. A modified Argyle Levin stomach tube was passed via the endotracheal tube and lavage performed. The lavage was well tolerated and performed quickly and easily, required little training, and had a high degree of sensitivity (73% - a diagnosis in 22 of the 30 cases).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 771-773 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Thorax |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |