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Guidelines for Minimizing Bleeding Risk During Bronchoscopic Procedures
Adam Barczyk1, Anna Andrychiewicz2, Małgorzata Czajkowska-Malinowska3
1Department of Pneumology, School of Medicine in Katowice, Medical University of Silesia, 40-635 Katowice, Poland.
Advances in Respiratory Medicine
|July 24, 2026
Summary
This guide offers 13 recommendations to minimize bleeding risks during bronchoscopy. It covers patient management for those with bleeding disorders or on anticoagulant medications.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Hematology
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Bronchoscopy carries a risk of bleeding, particularly in patients with specific medical conditions or treatments.
- Managing bleeding risk is crucial for patient safety during bronchoscopic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop evidence-based recommendations for reducing bleeding complications during bronchoscopy.
- To provide guidance for clinicians managing patients with bleeding risks undergoing bronchoscopy.
Main Methods:
- A multidisciplinary working group formulated clinical questions using the PICO framework.
- Systematic literature search and critical appraisal of relevant studies were conducted.
- 13 recommendations and good clinical practice points were established.
Main Results:
- Recommendations address patients with thrombocytopenia, abnormal coagulation tests (aPTT, INR), and those on antiplatelet agents, oral anticoagulants, or LMWH.
- Guidance focuses on optimizing patient management to mitigate bleeding during bronchoscopy.
Conclusions:
- The developed recommendations aim to enhance the safety of bronchoscopy for at-risk patient populations.
- Adherence to these guidelines can help reduce the incidence and severity of bleeding complications.
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