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Should patients undergoing a bronchoscopy be sedated?

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Should patients undergoing a bronchoscopy be sedated?

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The techniques, drugs and depth of sedation for flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy is controversial, and several reports consider that the routine use of sedation is not a prerequisite. We evaluate whether the addition of sedation with propofol improves patient tolerance, compared to local anesthesic of the airway only.

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