Lignocaine for Topical Anesthesia in Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
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Lignocaine for topical anesthesia in fiberoptic bronchoscopy.
Accessible online at: www.karger.com/journals/res Fiberoptic bronchoscopy is widely employed by chest physicians around the world and enjoys a remarkable record of safety in a broad spectrum of patiens with a variety of clinical problems. Whether the bronchofiberscope is introduced transorally or transnasally, topical anesthesia is well tolerated. Cocaine, benzocaine, tetracaine, and lignocaine...
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عنوان ژورنال: Respiration
سال: 2000
ISSN: 0025-7931,1423-0356
DOI: 10.1159/000029454