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Bronchoscopy Procedures Implemented During the Pandemic Period in a University Hospital
Fatih Uzer1, Eminenur Topcu1, Omer Ozbudak1
1Department of Pulmonology, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Türkiye.
Tanaffos
|April 24, 2026
Summary
Bronchoscopy during COVID-19 is safe with proper precautions. Strict safety protocols, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and pre-procedural testing, minimized transmission risks for patients and healthcare workers.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Disease Epidemiology
- Medical Procedure Safety
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic raised concerns about the safety of aerosol-generating procedures like bronchoscopy.
- Understanding transmission risks is crucial for maintaining essential medical services during public health crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review bronchoscopy procedures performed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To assess the potential risks of COVID-19 transmission associated with these procedures.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of implemented safety protocols.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 250 bronchoscopy procedures conducted between March 15 and December 31, 2020.
- Analysis of patient demographics, procedure indications, urgency, and diagnostic outcomes.
- Inclusion of data on healthcare personnel involved and their COVID-19 status.
Main Results:
- No patients with positive pre-procedural COVID-19 tests underwent bronchoscopy; all had negative results.
- All procedures utilized appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- No post-procedural COVID-19 cases were reported among patients or healthcare workers, indicating successful risk mitigation.
Conclusions:
- Bronchoscopy is a safe and effective procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic when performed with appropriate PPE, negative pressure rooms, and pre-procedural SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing.
- Implemented safety protocols effectively minimized COVID-19 transmission risks.
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