Anesthesia and Airway management for bronchoscopy

Question 1

Difference between moderate anesthesia and deep sedation

Answer 1

Can the patient respond purposefully to a voice or light tactile stimulation

Question 2

Is there a difference in yield for EBUS with moderate sedation vs general anesthesia?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

5 components of VESPA sedation protocol to prevent atelectasis

Answer 3

Intubation with ETT

8cc/kg IBW

10 of peep

50% FIO2

Use of recruitment maneuvers