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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Bronchoscopy is crucial for diagnosing and treating pulmonary diseases.
  • Occupational adverse effects for healthcare workers in interventional pulmonology require more attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the neglected occupational risks associated with bronchoscopy.
  • To emphasize the need for research on safety standards and protective measures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on bronchoscopy-related occupational hazards.
  • Analysis of common exposures: radiation, smoke, aerosols, cryogenic gas.

Main Results:

  • Healthcare workers often neglect personal protection guidelines.
  • Various occupational risks during bronchoscopy are frequently overlooked.

Conclusions:

  • There is an urgent need for research to establish occupational safety standards for bronchoscopy.
  • Developing comprehensive protective measures is essential for healthcare workers in interventional pulmonology.