Equipment preparation:

 

• bronchoscopy cart should be have have all the necessary equipment and should be in the bedside.

 

• all equipment must examined, sanitized and verified to be in working order before the procedure.

 

• bronchoscope and light source

 

• swivel adapter

 

• biopsy

 

• suction valves for scope

 

• bite block

 

• gauze

 

• water-soluble lubricant

 

• wall suction and tubing

 

• saline for irrigation

 

• clearing/cleaning suction port on scope

 

 

For bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) ensure saline.

 

• Must use a non-bacteriostatic saline

 

• Use non Luer-Lock (Luer-Slip) 20 ml syringes

 

 

5 total portion

 

•  sterile bowl for saline

 

•  sputum trap if BAL needed

 

•  sterile drape and towels covering patient to prevent contaminating respiratory tract with new     or resistant pathogens

 

•  gloves

 

• gown

 

• hat

 

• mask with face-shield to prevent contamination